REPLAY: Transfer deadline day for Nottingham Forest, Notts County and Mansfield Town

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Nottingham Forest, Notts County and Mansfield Town were all expected to be in action on the final day of the winter transfer window.

Follow the action as it unfolded below, with more on our Twitter and Facebook profiles.

  • Forest had money to spend and were in the market for at least two more players
  • Notts County were also expected to be busy after transfer embargo was lifted
  • Mansfield Town were due to sign at least three more players 
  • The window closed at 11pm on Tuesday January 31

00:30 With Fawaz confirming Ariyibi, and with no more deals or news expected from any of the three Nottinghamshire clubs now, that’s it from us tonight – thank you for joining us and sticking with us beyond the deadline, Forest fans it was certainly worth the wait! A good deadline day for all three it seems – we’ll have more analysis and reaction tomorrow on nottstv.com so don’t miss any of that! For now though, from the team and I, Jake Brigstock, it’s goodnight! Time to put the tie away until summer…

00:24 Wow… Better late than never on those deals! Here’s the full, updated list of Nottingham Forest‘s ins and outs in January:

Ins

  • Aaron Tshibola (Aston Villa, loan)
  • Joao Teixeira (Benfica, loan)
  • Zach Clough (Bolton, undisclosed fee)
  • Ross McCormack (Aston Villa, loan)
  • Gboly Ariyibi (Chesterfield, undisclosed fee)

Outs

  • Tyler Walker (Port Vale, loan)
  • Henri Lansbury (Aston Villa, £2.75m)
  • Gerry McDonagh (Cambridge United, loan)
  • Ryan Yates (Shrewsbury Town, loan)
  • Jorge Grant (Notts County, loan)

00:19 There’s more from Fawaz Al-Hasawi.

00:17 If you missed it earlier, American Gboly Ariyibi started his youth career at Southampton before moving to Leeds United where he made his debut against Nottingham Forest. The 22-year-old winger has played 81 times for Chesterfield scoring on 4 occasions. He has also made appearances for the United States National Team at U20 and U23 level.

00:16 DONE DEAL! And with that Tweet, Fawaz has confirmed the permanent signing of Gboly Ariyibi from Chesterfield!

00:14 Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi has Tweeted his thoughts.

00:10 DONE DEAL! And with that, Nottingham Forest have announced they have signed Ross McCormack on a loan deal for the rest of the season. McCormack, 30, started his career at Rangers and has gone on to play for Motherwell, Cardiff and Leeds before a big-money move to Fulham in 2014. He joined Aston Villa in the summer and has scored 136 league goals in a career spanning more than 400 games.

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Ross McCormack signs for Forest on a season-long loan deal

00:07 And there could be more good news for Forest fans yet!

00:04 Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of Zach Clough from Bolton for an undisclosed fee thought to be around £2.5m. Clough, who came through the youth ranks at Bolton, scored 21 times in 59 league appearances for The Trotters, including nine times this season in Sky Bet League One. The forward can play in a variety of attacking roles both out wide and through the middle.

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Zach Clough has signed for the Reds for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around £2.5m, from Bolton

00:01 DONE DEAL! If you’ve stuck with us, you’re rewarded with the news that Zach Clough has signed for Nottingham Forest for around £2.5m!

23:58 Notts County’s Alan Hardy with his thoughts on the Magpies’ deadline day.

23:55 Some news on a name Nottingham Forest have been linked with for a while – Grimsby striker Omar Bogle has signed for Wigan Athletic.

23:53 Some reaction to Notts County’s loan signing Josh Clackstone – from manager Kevin Nolan, who said: “We felt it was important to bolster our options in defence and Josh certainly strengthens us in that area. It’s been a very busy deadline day behind the scenes but the chairman and I are delighted with what we’ve managed to do in such a short space of time.”

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Josh Clackstone has signed for Notts County

23:47 Now over 45 minutes after the deadline – and still no news one way or the other on Nottingham Forest’s pursuits of Zach Clough and Ross McCormack…

23:31 Notts County’s owner Alan Hardy seems very pleased with the Magpies’ signings – will they steer Notts to safety?

23:30 Half-an-hour past the deadline and yet we wait to hear any confirmation about Nottingham Forest targets Zach Clough and Ross McCormack.

23:29 All of Nottingham Forest‘s ins and outs in January (confirmed so far):

Ins

  • Aaron Tshibola (Aston Villa, loan)
  • Joao Teixeira (Benfica, loan)

Outs

  • Tyler Walker (Port Vale, loan)
  • Henri Lansbury (Aston Villa, £2.75m)
  • Gerry McDonagh (Cambridge United, loan)
  • Ryan Yates (Shrewsbury Town, loan)
  • Jorge Grant (Notts County, loan)

23:24 All of Notts County‘s ins and outs in January:

Ins

  • Mark Yeates (Blackpool, undisclosed fee)
  • Kevin Nolan (registered as player-manager)
  • Tahvon Campbell (West Bromwich Albion, loan)
  • Marc Bola (Arsenal, loan)
  • Jorge Grant (Nottingham Forest, loan)
  • Josh Clackstone (Hull City, loan)

Outs

  • Alex Rodman (Shrewsbury Town, loan)
  • Stanley Aborah (released)

23:17 All of Mansfield Town’s ins and outs in January:

Ins

  • Hayden White (Peterborough, loan)
  • Shaquile Coulthirst (Peterborough, loan)
  • Alex McDonald (Oxford United, free)
  • Alfie Potter (Northampton Town, undisclosed fee)

Outs

  • Chris Clements (Grimsby, undisclosed fee)
  • Oscar Gobern (Ross County, free)
  • Mitchell Rose (Newport County, free)

23:11 While we wait for any late Nottingham Forest news, we’ll bring you the complete breakdown of who signed for and left each Nottinghamshire club in the window shortly… That was a crazy last half-an-hour or so!

23:07 A bit about Josh Clackstone, who Notts County have signed from Hull City – he’s a 20-year-old right-back who can play centrally if needed. He played in Hull’s preseason preparations for the Premier League and was named on the bench in the Tigers’ 2-1 opening day home win against champions Leicester City.

23:02 A timely reminder from Nottingham Post’s Forest reporter Paul Taylor… Deals must be announced by 1am tomorrow (Wednesday February 1) at the very latest.

23:01 He seems ready to go!

23:00 THE TRANSFER WINDOW HAS CLOSED! Stay with us as there may be more Nottingham Forest news yet and we’ll bring you the latest on Josh Clackstone for Notts County.

22:59 DONE DEAL! Another one from Notts County as Alan Hardy announces the signing of Hull City defender Josh Clackstone on a loan deal!

22:56 Hear more from Jorge Grant himself, after he played against County for Forest Reserves in their 3-0 win at Meadow Lane!

And it’s a signing that’s pleased Leigh Curtis, along with the other Notts County signings.

22:55 FIVE MINUTES TO GO!

22:54 Jorge Grant in Notts County colours.

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Jorge Grant has signed on loan for Notts County from Nottingham Forest

22:52 Notts County manager Kevin Nolan on new loan signing Jorge Grant from Nottingham Forest: “Jorge has brilliant technical ability and will add creativity and flair to our attacking play. The move works for both him and us and I’m sure he’ll do very well here.”

Grant will wear shirt number 17.

22:50 10 MINUTES TO GO!

22:49 Nottingham Forest news! Both Clough and McCormack have had medicals! Stick with us on this one!

22:48 With Shola Ameobi being a free agent, he can be signed by the Magpies after the deadline.

22:47 Is Shola Ameobi going to be the last signing for Notts County?

22:45 15 MINUTES TO GO! Is it too late to hear any Nottingham Forest news? Who will Notts County’s last signing be? Will Mansfield Town announce any departures? Stay with us!

22:43 DONE DEAL! Some Nottingham Forest news! At last! Not a signing though – Ryan Yates has signed for Shrewsbury Town on loan.

22:41 We’re not done at Meadow Lane yet!

22:40 Looks as if Nottingham Forest were too late to the party in their pursuit of Luke Chambers…


22:38 Going back to Jorge Grant, the 22-year-old midfielder has made 17 appearances after being promoted to the Nottingham Forest first team in 2014. He was signed to the youth academy from the Nike Academy. Notts County will be his second ever club.

22:36 More from Marc Bola…

22:35 DONE DEAL! They’re coming in thick and fast now! Notts County have signed Jorge Grant from Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season!

22:33 Speaking about his move, Marc Bola said: “It’s a pleasure after seeing Kevin Nolan at West Ham scoring goals. He believes in young players and he’s experienced. Notts County is a massive club and I’m just buzzing to get playing.”

Notts County manager Kevin Nolan said: “Marc has tremendous potential and his physicality makes him a good fit for this league. He will be keen to show what he can do at first-team level and we are delighted to have him here.”

Bola will wear shirt number 16.

22:30 HALF-AN-HOUR TO GO!

And if you missed it earlier, Marc Bola is a 19-year-old academy player for Arsenal. The left-back has made 17 appearances for the U21 team, seven starts for the U19s and has featured six times in the FA Youth Cup. He also helped the U21s earn promotion into Division One after beating Aston Villa in the play-offs.

22:28 DONE DEAL! Notts County have confirmed the loan signing of Arsenal academy player Marc Bola!

22:15 Hmmmm… That was an unexpectedly quiet quarter-of-an-hour with no more transfer news as of yet… Still 45 minutes to go though! Anything can happen!

22:05 While Mansfield Town have announced there will be no new signings, there could be one or two players heading away from the One Call Stadium…

22:00 ONE HOUR WARNING! Time flies when you’re having fun – just 60 minutes left of the January transfer window for deals to be done! We still await Forest news about Ross McCormack and Zach Clough and Notts County have been teasing us too, with Alan Hardy saying to expect two or three new signings! Mansfield Town announced earlier that they have completed all of their deals, but stick with us to see what happens with the Reds and the Magpies!

21:58 Nottingham Forest’s win has certainly pleased Fawaz Al-Hasawi! Will he be spending any more in the window?

21:51 Lica has left Nottingham Forest and has gone back to Estoril. In a statement on Estoril’s website, he said: “I am very happy to return to Estoril where I always felt at home. The feeling is that I’m coming home.”

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Lica has returned to Estoril (Picture: estorilpraia.com)

21:45 That result puts Nottingham Forest eight points clear of the relegation zone. Can the City Ground breathe a sigh of relief?

21:42 FULL TIME! And that’s it from the City Ground – a Britt Assombalonga brace giving the Reds all the crucial points against Rotherham, 2-0 the final score.

21:38 A deadline day message from Steve Evans to the Mansfield Town fans.

21:36 Some Ross McCormack news Nottingham Forest fans…

21:28 The Notts County tease continues…

21:25 A welcome message from Alan Hardy to new Notts County signing Tahvon Campbell.

21:17 GOAL! Britt Assombalonga at the double to give Nottingham Forest a 2-0 lead against Rotherham at the City Ground!

21:16 Ross McCormack is reportedly at the Nottingham Forest training ground ahead of an expected loan move to the Reds.

21:08 We have another Twitter teaser – this one from Notts County’s owner Alan Hardy!

21:00 TWO HOURS TO GO! And with that, Mansfield Town has announced that their business has concluded for the window. Not the three that we were expecting, but two signing on deadline day – Alex McDonald and Alfie Potter. Announcements from Nottingham Forest and Notts County are still expected however!

20:57 GOAL! Britt Assombalonga scores a penalty for Nottingham Forest after he was fouled in the box, 1-0 to the Reds against Rotherham!

20:52 Back underway at the City Ground.

20:40 While all that was happening, the half-time whistle was blown at the City Ground with both sides going in at 0-0.

20:37 Mansfield Town manager Steve Evans on Alfie Potter: “I made an approach to Northampton prior to the transfer window opening and had a good chat with the technical director Andy Melville and we understood that Alfie might be becoming available.

“I met Alfie for what was meant to be an initial meeting lasting half-an-hour for a general chat, and it turned into a three hour chat about football, and only football. It was a wonderful talk about football, full of enthusiasm, so we’re delighted that he said ‘yes’ despite a significant interest [from other clubs] in the kid.

“He’s a player who can play in either wide areas of the pitch or centrally off a striker, and he’s technically magnificent – and I use that word appropriately. It’s my job to make sure I get that ability out of him on a weekly basis.”

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Alfie Potter with Mansfield Town manager Steve Evans

20:35 Alfie Potter was part of the Northampton Town team that won Sky Bet League 2 last season by 13 points, making 26 appearances.

20:30 DONE DEAL! Right on cue, Mansfield Town announce the signing of former Northampton Town midfielder Alfie Potter on a permanent deal.

20:22 Mansfield Town you tease!

20:15 While it’s currently 0-0 at the City Ground, news is filtering through that Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal with Bolton for Zach Clough!

20:00 THREE HOURS TO GO! Time keeps ticking with all three clubs expected to be active before the end of the window; stay with us!

19:48 The Reds are underway at the City Ground – we’ll bring you news of the goals as they happen.

19:45 Notts TV sources say that the Nottingham Forest club shop is printing Ross McCormack shirts… Is that deal expected to be announced soon?

19:38 Tahvon Campbell is looking forward to life at Notts County.

19:35 Less than three-and-a-half hours to go now – not long for the three Nottinghamshire clubs to get their deals done!

19:32 And Notts County owner Alan Hardy says three more signings are expected tonight!

19:30 Mansfield Town have sprung into life with this tease!

19:18 Good news Nottingham Forest fans! Ross McCormack deal is looking likely to happen!

19:10 Nottingham Forest have not completed the signing of Gboly Ariyibi just yet but the deal is reportedly ‘expected to happen.’

19:04 So… Just who is Notts County target Marc Bola? He’s a 19-year-old academy player for Arsenal. The left-back has made 17 appearances for the U21 team, seven starts for the U19s and has featured six times in the FA Youth Cup. He also helped the U21s earn promotion into Division One after beating Aston Villa in the play-offs.

19:00 FOUR HOURS TO GO! Nottingham Forest and Notts County news expected before the close of play, and don’t rule out Mansfield Town – they announced two players after 11pm in the summer window!

18:55 We said it wasn’t all done at Notts yet!

18:53 Nottingham Forest target Luke Chambers announced as captain for Ipswich Town tonight in their match against Derby County – seems that deal is dead now.

18:50 In the midst of all the transfer excitement, Nottingham Forest take on Rotherham at the City Ground tonight! We’ll be letting you know about the goals when they fly in! Here’s the team sheet for the Reds.

18:46 It looks as if Nottingham Forest’s move for Luke Chambers has taken a turn for the worst…

18:44 The latest from Mansfield Town’s new signing Alex McDonald.

18:31 And it looks like we’re not finished at Notts County yet either!

18:29 A deal has been agreed by Bolton from Nottingham Forest for Zach Clough. Just personal terms now…

18:05 DONE DEAL! Notts County have completed the loan signing of West Bromwich Albion forward Tahvon Campbell until the end of the season. The 20-year-old spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Yeovil Town. Notts County manager Kevin Nolan said: “Tahvon comes to us highly recommended. He will bring pace and power to our attack, either from wide positions or up front.” Campbell will wear squad number 14.

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Tahvon Campbell has signed for Notts

18:03 An agreement for Luke Chambers is being reported. More to follow.

18:00 Just five hours now for business to be completed in this transfer window! All Nottinghamshire clubs are still being linked with signings and departures, so stay with us for the very latest!

17:56 This is one to look out for! Some details emerging of the Luke Chambers deal.

17:47 Nottingham Forest done deals so far (as of 5.30pm on 31/01/17).

17:46 Notts County done deals so far (as of 5.30pm on 31/01/17) – add the Stanley Aborah departure to the list!

17:43 Mansfield Town done deals so far (as of 5.30pm on 31/01/17).

17:40 Coming up – a roundup of all of the January transfers involving all three Nottinghamshire clubs (correct as of 5.30pm).

17:37 Notts County midfielder Stanley Aborah has left the club by mutual consent. The 29-year-old made a total of 42 appearances for the Magpies after joining Notts in 2015. He scored one goal.

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Stanley Aborah has left Notts County by mutual consent

17:30 Bolton were quick to reject that bid!

17:25 Got to be toffee popcorn for me! Am partial to sweet too. On a serious note, Nottingham Forest have made a fresh bid for Zach Clough.

17:15 Well, that’s all from me, Liam Hunt. I’ll now pass on the Notts TV deadline day popcorn to Jake Brigstock who will be seeing you through to the bitter end, ta-ra!

17:08 Nottingham Post have reported that former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi is training with Notts County.

17:00 According to Stan Collymore Forest have re-engaged with 26-year-old youth scout Omar Yabroudi.

16:54 The Reds initial bid for Clough was rejected by the Lancashire club earlier today.

16:53 Nottingham Forest make a SECOND bid for Bolton’s Zach Clough with no decision made at the Macron Stadium on whether to accept or not. Will Forest miss out on two Cloughs in two days?

16:50 Alex MacDonald behind the scenes at Stags.

16:46 Reds miss out as Blues beat Forest to Sinclair.

16:41 Six signings Alan!?

16:35 And Curtis has added things are hotting up at Meadow Lane.

16:31 Leigh Curtis also believes Grant would be an influential signing for the Magpies.

16:26 One player that impressed an onlooking Mathias Balslev at Meadow Lane this afternoon looks set to cross the Trent – Forest midfielder Jorge Grant is to join Notts County on loan. 

16:23 But Forest look set to miss out on one target as Jerome Sinclair is reportedly having a medical at St Andrew’s ahead of a loan deal to Birmingham City.

16:20 Good news for Reds fans, it’s still busy at the City Ground!

16:18 News emerging about Grimsby striker Omar Bogle – Wigan have reportedly made a bid with Barnsley showing interest too. No new news from Forest on the transfer.

16:13 Speaking of Notts County, it seems as though the Carlton Cole signing has not gained any ground if Alan Hardy’s Tweet is anything to go by.

16:10 Notts County take note of this if any incoming signings have attempted anything like it – Leigh Curtis will not be happy!

16:05 Still no news on the future of Grimsby striker Omar Bogle. The 23-year-old has been linked with several Championship clubs including Forest.

15:53 It’s full time at Kirklington Road as Mansfield under-21s win 3-1 against Chesterfield. Could this mean Stags boss Steve Evans can now finalise some more deals?

15:47 Forest target Efe Ambrose has revealed he is going somewhere but it is not Hibernian. Could he be crossing the boarder into England? He said: “I am driving to training as we speak. I’m not joining Hibernian but I know where I am going soon. You guys should be patient very soon it will be public knowledge.”

15:41 Seems Jorge Grant certainly made an impression!

15:39 Newcastle United are reportedly another club linked with Bolton’s Zach Clough… Seems as though Forest have a battle on their hands!

15:36 Has Alan Hardy revealed the next Notts County signing by responding to Nottingham Post’s Leigh Curtis on Twitter? Could Jorge Grant be crossing the Trent?

15:28 A rather confusing deal means that Joao Texieira has actually signed on loan from Wolves, where he had been loaned out to from parent club Benfica.

15:19 Notts TV’s answer to Jim White is back! The bookmakers have Nottingham Forest as favourites to sign Ross McCormack by the end of the January transfer window. Forest are currently 4/6 with Sky Bet to sign the striker.

15:04 Bolton have reportedly rejected a bid from an unnamed club for Zach Clough, a name linked with Nottingham Forest in the past hour or so… Rumour had it the Reds were targeting a £2m bid for the striker before the announcement.

15:00 You know it… Am here now until the window closes! Liam Hunt is with me for the next couple of hours or so too!

14:57 And that’s full time – Notts County Reserves 0-3 Nottingham Forest Reserves. A brace from Pajtim Kasami with Nicolao Dumitru adding his name to the scoresheet too.

14:53 Kasami at the double! He makes it 3-0 to the Reds ahead of the full-time whistle.

Kasami at the double for the Reds to make it 3-0

14:39 Nottingham Forest are speaking to Luke Chambers, according to reports…

14:35 Now I know what you’re thinking – who is Tahvon Campbell?! He’s a 20-year-old striker / winger who is owned by West Bromwich Albion, however he has not played a senior game for them. He spent 2015 on loan at Kidderminster Harriers, making 15 appearances without scoring. He spent all of 2016 on loan at Yeovil Town and is currently there now, having scored twice in 36 appearances since joining.

14:29 It seems the Magpies could be adding another name to their squad!

14:23 Dumitru is a name that has been linked with a move away from the City Ground, but it seems that both he and fellow Forest reserves’ scorer Pajtim Kasami will remain with the Reds, according to the Nottingham Post.

14:19 Hello all, Notts TV’s very own Mr Deadline Day, aka Jake Brigstock, is in the hotseat now to bring you all the latest until the closure of the window. But first up, Forest have doubled their lead in the reserves’ match at Notts County thanks to Nicolao Dumitru.

Nicolao Dumitru scores for Forest at Notts to make it 2-0 to the Reds

13:55 Rumours indicate Bolton have received interest from Forest for striker Zach Clough. He’d be right at home with that last name…

13:50 GOAL 45′! Forest under-23s take the lead at Meadow Lane through Kasami. The departure rumours have clearly had no affect on the midfielder as he cooly slots past Loach. 1-0.

13:38 The 22-year-old made one appearance for Benfica that came in the UEFA Champions League against Bayern Leverkusen. He has played for Portugal at every youth age group.

13:35 Joao Teixeira had been on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers this season, making 20 appearances and scoring twice.

13:32 DONE DEAL! Nottingham Forest confirm the signing of Benfica winger Joao Teixeira on loan until the end of the season.

13:23 Bendtner not going anywhere. Notts TV’s very own Dane, Mathias will be pleased about that one.

13:19 New Mansfield Town winger Alex MacDonald unveiled at the One Call Stadium.

13:10 It’s kicked off at Meadow Lane as Notts County under-23s face Nottingham Forest under-23s in the Central League Cup.

13:07 Nottingham Forest winger Lica is to depart the City Ground and join Portuguese side Estoril on loan.

13:00 Notts County writer for the Nottingham Post Leigh Curtis tells Mathias Balsev he is “expecting a busy day” with “at least four players in through the door.”

12:46 Forest linked with yet another centre half, this time Norwich City’s Ryan Bennett. 

12:40 Mansfield boss Steve Evans said: “This is a boy who has been very regular for Oxford United this season, including a game that I spent a lot of time watching because I know the opposition very well, when Oxford United went to Rotherham United and beat them in the FA Cup. It has to be said that the boy MacDonald was simply outstanding on the day.”

12:32 Alex MacDonald made a total of 97 appearances for Oxford, scoring 12 times and was part of the U’s side that achieved promotion to League One last season.

12:30 DONE DEAL! Mansfield Town have signed Oxford United winger Alex MacDonald.

12:28 Despite being linked with a move away from the City Ground to Lazio, Kasami is named in this afternoons under-23 squad: J. Smith, Charlesworth, Nielsen, Iacovitti, Crookes, Yates, Kasami, Edser, Grant, Pereira, Dumitru.

12:25 And there are more rumours of incoming players at the One Call Stadium, with Barnsley defender Jack Cowgill linked with a loan move to the Stags.

12:18 Mansfield transfer target Alex MacDonald has had his contract at Oxford United cancelled by mutual consent.

12:09 Our favourite roving reporter Mathias is now at the City Ground talking to fans and looking out for any developments.

12:00 Thrilled to now have Kevin Nolan as player-manager, Notts County owner Alan Hardy said: “He will of course need to continue building his fitness but, when he’s ready, I’m confident we will have one of, if not the, best midfielders in the league.”

11:48 Forest also showing interest in Celtic defender Efe Ambrose, with Blackburn Rovers also reportedly interested.

11:43 Ross McCormack is a confirmed target for Nottingham Forest.

11:40 Some deadline day bants from Forest’s Ben Osborn on Kevin Nolan signing Kevin Nolan.

11:36 American Gboly Ariyibi started his youth career at Southampton before moving to Leeds United where he made his debut against Nottingham Forest. The 22-year-old winger has played 81 times for Chesterfield scoring on 4 occasions. He has also made appearances for the United States National Team at U20 and U23 level.

11:27 Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli is reporting a last minute Lazio move for Forest midfielder Pajtim Kasami.

11:22 Nottingham Forest look set to sign Chesterfield winger Gboly Ariyibi. BBC Nottingham are reporting the American is currently undergoing a medical.

11:20 Mathias Balsev has arrived at Meadow Lane for what is expected to be a busy day.

11:12 West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has indicated the reason why Reece Oxford could be heading to Reading over Forest.

11:07 Danish media are linking Nicklas Bendtner with a move to Aston Villa.

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11:00 Our far from scientific method of measuring transfer news. Google Trends show a noticeable spike in searches for Luke Chambers this morning when the centre back was linked with a move back to Forest.

10:50 Mansfield Town have received further interest in one of their players.

10:42 Nottingham Forest are also interested in Chesterfield Winger Gboly Ariyibi, the 22-year-old American’s contract is up in the summer.

10:34 Mansfield Town owner John Radford has said there could be some exciting deadline day signings at the One Call Stadium.

10:27 talkSPORT are linking Forest with a loan move for out of favour Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack.

10:24 But Nottingham Forest have now turned their attention to a familiar face, Ipswich Town defender Luke Chambers has been linked with a move to the City Ground. He made 229 appearances for the Reds between 2007-2012.

10:16 Disappointing news for Forest fans as West Ham’s joint-Chairman David Sullivan has said that Hammers hot prospect Reece Oxford could be heading to Reading

West Ham Reece Oxford Tweet

10:09 Notts County secured their first signing since their transfer embargo was lifted yesterday, winger Mark Yeates has joined the Magpies from Blackpool on a permanent deal.

10:00 Liam Hunt has been handed the Notts TV deadline day popcorn by Chris Breese.

09:39 Forest confirmed yesterday they have signed Arron Tshibola from Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season.

09:36 Interim boss Gary Brazil spoke yesterday about tonight’s game, the Clough links, and Fawaz Al-Hasawi’s suggestion yesterday that he could be in charge until the end of the season.

Gary Brazil Forest press conference from Notts TV on Vimeo.

09:34 Over at the City Ground what would have been the biggest arrival of the day for Nottingham Forest, in the familiar figure of Nigel Clough in the manager’s job, is now not happening.

09:25 But on the plus side, Hardy has confirmed new manager Kevin Nolan has been registered as a player.

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09:17 However, Magpies fans shouldn’t get to excited about the idea of Kelvin Wilson rocking up today. Hardy has poured cold water on that within the last hour.

09:15 At Meadow Lane Notts County are also expected to be busy today after their transfer embargo was lifted by the settling of debts by new owner Alan Hardy. We wouldn’t be surprised to see three or four movements today for the Magpies. Maybe even more.

09:09 Despite the off-field turmoil at Nottingham Forest, caretaker manager Gary Brazil is understood to have money to spend, if he wants it, and the reds are in the market for at least two more players.

09:00 Good morning. Sound the klaxon. We are up and running, with Chris Breese, shortly followed by Liam Hunt.

Let’s first look at who is likely to be busy over the next 14 hours.

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