Nottingham Forest to make midfielder transfer 'offer' as play-offs approach laid out

Nottingham Forest want to “seize the moment” as they prepare for their play-offs semi-final against Sheffield United.

The Reds head to Bramall Lane for the first leg on Saturday, with the return tie to come next Tuesday (May 17th). And boss Steve Cooper has told his players they must ensure they are left without any regrets in their bid to reach the Premier League.

It has already been a remarkable transformation at the City Ground, with Forest finishing fourth, having been propping up the Championship table when Cooper arrived last September. But nobody at the club wants the story to finish there, as the Blades lie in wait.

“You don’t want any regrets, do you? For all of these teams in the play-offs, in all of the leagues, anything could happen - good, bad or indifferent,” said Cooper.

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Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for free agent midfielder Joe Rothwell.

The 27-year-old’s contract with Blackburn Rovers expires this summer, and he has confirmed he will be leaving the club. It seems he will have no shortage of interest.

According to the Telegraph, the Reds will make him an offer - whether they are planning for life in the Premier League or plotting another promotion push, following the play-offs. And Championship rivals West Bromwich Albion are also said to be keen.

Rothwell made the move to Ewood Park from Oxford United in June 2018. He was offered a new deal with Rovers, but LancsLive report it became apparent he would not put pen to paper after January interest from Bournemouth.

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Nottingham Forest Under-18s have already made history in the FA Youth Cup. And boss Warren Joyce says it would be a "massive achievement" to make a bit more.

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