Gibbs-White transfer, shirt sponsor, strongest XI: Your Nottingham Forest questions answered

The start of the season is finally almost upon us as Nottingham Forest head to Newcastle United on Saturday for the long awaited Premier League return.

Ahead of the big game, Garibaldi Red Podcast host Matt Davies sat down to answer your questions on team selection, transfers and more.

Cornet is still possible I would imagine, but Newcastle would be favourites if they really go for him. Hard for Forest to compete with them financially. I know they got Lingard ahead of West Ham but don't see that happening all the time. I've only seen the reports on Bowler coming back into the picture. Could be a good long term project as a back up and then you loan out Mighten, but don't see him being a regular.

Maitland Niles seems to be out of the picture doesn't he. I still think Forest are one light in midfield but would suspect they either wait on Garner till late in the window or go big for someone like Sangare, who is a very good player. I think they still need a real defensive midfielder in there. Obviously Mangala can do that but he looks more of a ball carrier. Will comment on MGW shortly in another question.

Silva leaving in January was basically all agreed for him to go to Aris but then the deal fell through. Don't see him being a factor at all so it's a question of finding a taker. Dijon were mentioned last week and I think he might well be the next out the door (this has now happened).

The Lolley situation surprises me as you would think he could have played in friendlies and a loan could have been arranged quietly. Not sure on Arter. He did well at Notts. Is that his level? Who is going to take him without Forest paying a lot of his wages, so not sure what Forest gain other than letting a player get away to play some