Goals, injury concerns and future talks - Nottingham Forest loanees' mixed fortunes this season

Nottingham Forest have put themselves firmly in the race for the Championship’s top six with 13 games to go, on the back of Saturday’s comfortable 2-0 win over Bristol City.

But it has been a case of mixed fortunes for the Reds players who are currently out on loan.

A number of Forest players are plying their trade elsewhere, following moves either in the summer or January transfer windows, as they went in search of regular game time - some staying in the UK and others heading abroad.

We take a look at how they are getting on as the campaign heads towards the business end of proceedings.

The striker has hit three goals in six appearances since joining Birmingham City last month, having scored on his debut when he netted against the Reds’ arch-rivals Derby County.

That was the first time he had been on the scoresheet since his dramatic brace at Ashton Gate, when Steve Cooper’s side triumphed 2-1 over the Robins in October.

He was unable to face Huddersfield Town at the weekend, however, pulling out after his groin tightened in the warm-up before the Blues’ clash.

He is due to undergo a scan today, according to BirminghamLive.

A double against Bastia on Saturday took the forward to seven goals for the season for French side Caen, while he has also chipped in with one assist from 13 appearances.

He recently revealed talks have been held over his future, saying: “There are negotiations between me and the Caen club.

“The problem is between the two clubs. Caen wants to keep me, but it's going to be difficult because I don't have too much information from Nottingham. I know they have changed coaches, it will depend on the preparation and what they want to do next year.

“Normandy is a region where I feel good. I told the