Nottingham Forest transfer target Arnaud Kalimuendo has reportedly rejected a move to the City Ground.
The 20-year-old scored 12 goals in 34 league appearances whilst on-loan from PSG to fellow Ligue 1 side RC Lens last season.
Signing a striker is high up on Steve Cooper's list of priorities heading into the summer transfer window. But according to Foot Mercato, Kalimuendo has turned down a move to Forest.
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They claim Kalimuendo - who has two years left on his deal at the Stade de France - has "politely declined the approach" from Forest.
Leicester City and Newcastle United have previously been named as having an interest in the youngster, who has made just four appearances for PSG and has instead spent the past two seasons at Lens on-loan. During his time in the north of France, Kalimuendo has scored 21 goals and contributed six assists in 65 appearances.
Despite his age and limited experiences, the French youth international says he wants to stake a claim with the Parisian side's first-team. He has previously told So Foot : " have ambitions, personal goals that I want to accomplish. Play in Europe, for example. I am young, I do not close any doors, and we will see what will happen during the transfer window.
"I know my abilities, I know what I can do. I did my two seasons at Lens, it worked pretty well, we'll see. Everything does not depend on me."
Forest need another striker added to their ranks ahead of the start of the Premier League campaign. Sam Surridge and Lyle Taylor are their only contracted options, whilst discussions are ongoing with the aging Lewis Grabban. Keinan Davis has returned to Aston Villa after his loan spell at the City Ground.
