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Matt Abbott

Nottingham Forest 'continuing' talks over next transfer after Newcastle defeat

Nottingham Forest are reportedly "continuing talks" with Belgian club Standard Liège over a loan move for winger Alex Mighten.

The 20-year-old made his Premier League debut as a late substitute during the defeat to Newcastle United last weekend, replacing summer signing Moussa Niakhaté as head coach Steve Cooper reacted to the hosts scoring their second of the afternoon at St James' Park through striker Callum Wilson with an attacking change.

Mighten found regular minutes hard to come by last season amid injury troubles and competition for places, starting just five Championship matches and often remaining as an unused substitute. The England under-20 international featured for just a single minute, in the semi-final first leg against Sheffield United, during the successful play-off campaign.

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