Nottingham Forest are in talks to sign Mainz centre-back Moussa Niakhate.
The 26-year-old centre back is out of contract at the Bundesliga side next summer and so while he would be available on a free in 2023, Forest are keen to do a cut-price deal in the next few months.
Steve Cooper's side are looking for defensive reinforcements following their promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.
Nottingham Forest are in talks to sign Mainz centre-back Moussa Niakhate this summer
Steve Cooper's side are looking for defensive reinforcements following their promotion
Niakhate has been plying his trade at Mainz for four seasons, in a time when he has made an impressive 135 appearances for the side.