Nottingham Forest are reportedly eyeing a move for Manchester City right-back Issa Kabore, according to The Guardian.
The lowdown: Career so far
Signed from Belgian outfit KV Mechelen in 2020, Kabore was immediately sent back on a season-long loan deal before spending the 2021/22 campaign at Ligue 1 side Troyes.
The 21-year-old Burkina Faso international, named the best young player at AFCON earlier this year, has been a long-standing target at the City Ground and could be the alternative option to the seemingly Tottenham-bound Djed Spence.
Now, it appears as though the Forest hierarchy have stepped up their pursuit of Kabore as Steve Cooper's squad begins to take shape...
The latest: 'In talks'
As per The Guardian, Nottingham Forest are believed to be 'in talks' with the 27-cap star regarding a potential move.
It's claimed that Kabore has 'attracted interest from several Premier League clubs', as well as Ligue 1 outfit Nice.
The report confirms that the two clubs are 'yet to reach an agreement' over a transfer fee for the youngster hailed as a 'fantastic talent' by journalist Zach Lowy earlier this year.
The verdict: Make it happen
Under contract at Man City until 2025 (Transfermarkt), if the Reds were able to reach a permanent transfer for Kabore then it would be a superb piece of business instead of using up another loan spot on the talented full-back.
Last season, the marauding sensation - who is equally adept as either a conventional right-back or as a right-sided midfielder - earned a 6.60 Sofascore rating whilst winning 4.7 duels and completing 1.5 successful dribbles on average per game in the French top-flight.
With the likelihood of a move for Spence scuppered by the admiration from Tottenham and a swoop for Liverpool starlet Neco Williams seemingly some way off, bringing Kabore to Trentside is certainly a viable option for Forest.