Nottingham Forest are reportedly 'set to win the chase' to sign Blackburn Rovers midfielder Joe Rothwell on a free transfer.
The 27-year-old will be a free agent at the end of next month and it has already been confirmed that an exit from the Championship club is only a matter of time after rejecting a contract offer during the season. Rothwell, who spent four years at the club, enjoyed the best season of their career in the last campaign after scoring three goals and assisting another 10.
The Manchester United academy graduate could fill a potential hole in central midfield left by James Garner if the Reds are unable to bring the 21-year-old back for a third spell at the City Ground. Europa League runners-up Rangers and fellow recently promoted outfit Bournemouth have both also been interested.
