Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O’Brien is edging towards a loan move to the MLS.
The 24-year-old has been in limbo since a January deadline day switch to Blackburn Rovers collapsed. But the Reds are understood to be hopeful of securing a deal for O'Brien to head to America, with talks in progress and DC United a possibility.
O’Brien had been due to join Championship side Rovers for the rest of the season, in a deal which would also include a purchase clause should promotion be achieved. An issue over the timing of the paperwork being filed before the window closed meant the move was not approved by the English Football League. Blackburn challenged the decision, but an independent arbitrator rejected their claim.
