WEST BROM boss Carlos Corberan is keeping an eye on midfielder Lewis O’Brien at Nottingham Forest.
The pair worked together at Huddersfield last season before moving on.
PAWBA target Lewis O’Brien, left, was taken off in Saturday’s 4-1 FA Cup loss at Blackpool after being handed a rare start for Forest[/caption]
Manager Carlos Corberan wants reinforcements to boost the Baggies’ hopes of at least a play-off spot in the ChampionshipRex
And Baggies’ Corberan could make a loan move if O’Brien remains out in the cold at Forest.
O’Brien, 24, was not even on the bench at Southampton in midweek and played 68 minutes in yesterday’s FA Cup slump to Blackpool.
And Forest chief Steve Cooper is keen to trim his large squad to make room for new signings.
Cooper’s men are out of the Prem drop zone but he’s thought to have identified at least three problem positions.
It’s understood Forest would be interested in a new centre-back, holding midfielder and a forward.
Meanwhile, Harry Arter, Cafu, Lyle Taylor and Loic Mbe Soh are among the players who could head out.
But the most intriguing situation could surround striker Emmanuel Dennis.
Forest are reportedly hoping Watford buy back the £15million summer arrival.
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That’s because he can’t play for any other English clubs this season.
Two is the limit in any one campaign.
And the Nigeria star had already made two appearances for Watford in the Championship before his £15million move in August.
The alternative to a Hornets’ return is a move abroad.
But recouping anywhere close to £15m wold appear a tough ask.