Four weeks on from transfer deadline day, today could prove to be decisive for Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien.
The 24-year-old has been in limbo since the collapse of his January move to Blackburn Rovers. O'Brien had been due to join the Championship side on loan for the rest of the campaign, in a deal which would also include a purchase clause should promotion be achieved. However, an issue over the timing of the paperwork being filed before the window closed meant the switch was not approved by the English Football League.
An appeal was lodged by Rovers, and the case has since been moved to an independent arbitrator. A hearing is scheduled to take place today, which could bring a close to this particular transfer saga, one way or another.
