Nottingham Forest could be set for a transfer blow in their reported pursuit of Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
Forest are seeking a replacement for Djed Spence, who returned to his parent club, Middlesbrough, following an impressive loan spell at the City Ground. And the Gunners are thought to be willing to offload the 24-year-old.
Steve Cooper is familiar with the midfielder whom he coached at under-17s level for England. Maitland-Niles progressed through the Gunners' academy ranks, before making his senior debut in 2014.
