Boss Steve Cooper says Nottingham Forest defender Max Lowe remains some way off making his comeback.
The Sheffield United loanee has been sidelined since mid-March with a groin injury which was expected to keep him out for six weeks. It is the second time this season Lowe has had a spell out of action with a similar problem, albeit this one is said to be “slightly different” to the issue which hampered him around the turn of the year.
He has been joined on the treatment table by Keinan Davis, after the striker suffered a hamstring strain in last week’s defeat at Luton Town. The Aston Villa loanee is expected to be absent for about four to five weeks, meaning he will likely miss the remaining five games of the regular campaign - although there is a hope he could be involved should the Reds feature in the play-offs.
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Surridge shining
Striker Sam Surridge believes he is playing "some of the best football" of his career as he thrives at Nottingham Forest.
The 23-year-old made the move to the City Ground in January, leaving Stoke City after barely six months to put pen to paper for the Reds. And he has quickly settled into life Trentside.
Although largely limited to substitute appearances since his deadline day switch, Surridge has proved to be a clinical finisher when it comes to taking his chances in front of goal. He made his first league start in the Garibaldi on Monday as Steve Cooper's side eased to a 4-0 win over West Bromwich Albion, and capped a good performance with another well-taken strike.
That made it four in 15 run-outs for Forest for the front man, who stepped up in the absence of Keinan Davis and Lewis Grabban against the Baggies. It was a crucial victory, too, as the hosts looked to bounce back from disappointment at Luton Town and continue their push for a top-six finish.
Catching the eye
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard says Nottingham Forest loanee Keinan Davis has been attracting attention ahead of the summer transfer window.
The striker has made a big impression at the City Ground since making the move on the opening day of the January transfer window. And it seems those performances haven’t gone unnoticed. Davis has put in some outstanding performances and scored five goals for the Reds amid their promotion push. Forest were dealt a blow last Friday, however, as the 24-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in the 1-0 defeat at Luton Town.
It is expected to rule him out for about four to five weeks, meaning he is likely to miss the remainder of the regular season. But there is a chance he could return for the play-offs, should Steve Cooper’s side get there.
Davis has already said he would be open to staying Trentside beyond his loan. However, with Norwich City also said to be interested, Gerrard has warned that the front man could have a significant price tag on his head.
Transfer talk
Besiktas are closing in on the signing of Millwall winger Jed Wallace, according to the latest reports coming from Turkey.
According to Fotomac, the Black Eagles are very close to completing a deal for the Championship star who was the subject of bids by Nottingham Forest during the January window.
The 28-year-old is out of contract at the end of this season meaning he is available on a free transfer and there have been no shortage of suitors given his performances this season. But it now appears that ex-West Brom boss Valerian Ismael has won the race to sign Wallace who has scored six goals and registered 11 assists this season.
Wallace is currently trying to help the Lions clinch a play-off spot in the Championship with the club sitting one place outside the top six. Forest had been eager to land Wallace in the January window and reportedly had three bids rejected for the winger who is out of contract this summer.
