Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo was coy on the subject of Wissa when quizzed on the matter on Thursday lunchtime. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s clash away to Bournemouth (3pm kick-off), he had already made clear the Reds will only target players who can improve the squad and who want to sign for the club.

When journalists have dared to point out Forest’s positive record with injuries this season, Nuno has regularly been quick to point out that he lost Danilo to a broken leg in the first few minutes of the first game of the season — and Sangare before the end of August, when he suffered a serious hamstring problem.

There wasn't much positive team news from Iraola, who still has eight players ruled out through injury: "Marcus Tavernier is the only player who has started training with the group but I don't know if we are going to have him tomorrow. We will have to decide."

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Despite a number of injuries to key players, Bournemouth continue to push themselves into contention for European football, while Nottingham Forest's impressive season does not look like slowing down. With three crucial points on the line in the race for Champions League football, it sets up an intriguing battle on the south coast on Saturday.

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