The January transfer window is fast approaching, and it has the potential to be an important one for Nottingham Forest.
With 22 signings made in the summer, the Reds are unlikely to go on a shopping spree of quite the same scale. Head coach Steve Cooper has regularly spoken about the challenges posed by such a huge overhaul.
It has taken time for the group to gel, but having shown signs of cohesion developing prior to the World Cup break, Forest won’t want to rip up the progress made by bringing in another raft of signings. Nevertheless, they will weigh up whether the odd key addition could make the difference in the battle for survival.