Nottingham Forest receive injury boost as striker transfer 'obstacle' revealed

Nottingham Forest have been boosted by the return of Lewis Grabban to training as they head towards the season’s run-in.

The Reds return to action after the international break with a trip to Blackpool on Saturday. And with 10 games to go, they are pushing for a spot in the top-six.

Striker Grabban has been absent since the end of January with an ankle injury. The clash with the Seasiders may be too soon for his comeback, but boss Steve Cooper is hopeful he can have a big part to play in the final weeks of the campaign. However, the Welshman is still without defenders Max Lowe (groin), Steve Cook (ankle) and Scott McKenna (hamstring).

Read more, here.

Nottingham Forest have spent more than £2million on agents’ fees in the past two transfer windows.

Only five clubs in the Championship splashed out more than the Reds’ £2,388,090 on intermediary and agents’ fees from 2 February 2021 to 31 January this year, according to the Football Association. That period covers last summer’s transfer window, when Forest made 10 signings, and this January, when five players came in.

Fulham spent the most in the second tier, forking out more than £10m, while Hull City paid out the least, at £242,986. In total, Championship clubs dished out £44,378,940 on intermediary and agents’ fees in that period.

Ahead of the current season, the Reds brought in Ethan Horvath, Philip Zinckernagel, Jordi Osei-Tutu, James Garner, Max Lowe, Braian Ojeda, Mohamed Drager, Xande Silva, Djed Spence and Rodrigo Ely. And in January they added Keinan Davis, Steve Cook, Richie Laryea, Sam Surridge and Jonathan Panzo.

Read more, here.

Nuno Da Costa’s wages could prove a stumbling block to securing a Nottingham Forest exit this summer.

The striker is spending the