Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff has reportedly emerged as a January transfer target for Nottingham Forest.
While the academy graduate has made 11 appearances in the Premier League this season, his only outing since Eddie Howe's arrival came as a substitute on November 20.
With several high-profile players likely to be signed next month, it realistically leaves the 24-year-old at risk of departing the Magpies.
According to The Sun, Forest are ready to take advantage of the situation as they look to bolster their squad ahead of a promotion bid.
In the three months since his appointment, head coach Steve Cooper has transformed the Championship club from relegation candidates to a team who now sit in seventh position.
Longstaff has just over six months remaining on his contract, putting Newcastle in a position where they may receive numerous cut-price bids for the player.
Darren Plant
