Nottingham Forest are “more than hopeful” of being granted permission to reinstate defender Steve Cook into their 25-man Premier League squad.
The Reds have a shortage of centre-backs, following the news Scott McKenna and Willy Boly are set to be ruled out for long spells with the hamstring injuries they suffered against Fulham last weekend. It leaves Joe Worrall and Felipe as head coach Steve Cooper’s only options in that department, with Moussa Niakhate still working his way back from his own hamstring problem.
Cook, who signed for Forest little more than 12 months ago, was left out of the 25-man squad list submitted after the January transfer window closed. But Cooper is hopeful an application made to the Premier League to reinstate him will be successful.
