Nottingham Forest have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid left-back Renan Lodi.
There have been contrasting reports in recent days, with some suggesting that Forest were in talks over a move for their former loanee, while another claimed he would 'soon' by joining French club Marseille.
Forest are said to be keen on signing the 25-year-old permanently after his successful loan spell last season, which saw him play 28 games in the Premier League as the Reds finished 16th.