Injuries were already having an impact on Nottingham Forest’s January transfer plans, and getting the right players in has only taken on greater significance amid a growing absentee list.
Having added Brazilian duo Gustavo Scarpa and Danilo, the Reds are working on making Chris Wood their third addition of the window. The prospect of bringing in the Newcastle United striker has divided opinion on social media, but Taiwo Awoniyi’s groin injury means there is extra urgency around securing attacking reinforcements.
It is an area of the pitch Forest had wanted to strengthen anyway - along with centre-back and, now, goalkeeper. With Awoniyi facing an extended spell on the sidelines, though, bringing in a forward now would be particularly well timed.
