Boss Steve Cooper admits Nottingham Forest face a tricky balancing act as they head into the January window.
The Welshman has spoken with great candour before about the challenges posed by a busy summer which saw 22 new faces arrive at the City Ground. It was always going to take time for the squad to gel, for Cooper to get to know his players and for relationships to develop.
After a tough start to life back in the Premier League, the Reds had made positive progress before the World Cup break. But with reinforcements needed next month - both to cover for injuries and to boost the team’s survival bid - the manager knows the importance of ending the window with a settled group.
