Forest boss: Striker is priority
COLIN Calderwood has put a striker at the top of Nottingham Forest's January shopping list – with Motherwell's Chris Porter believed to be among the prime targets.
With only three senior forwards in the squad following the retirement of Andrew Cole, the Reds boss is keen to bolster his attacking options.
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target?: Motherwell's Chris Porter, pictured playing for Oldham, could soon be on the same side as Julian Bennett
And he says he is looking to bring in a player to provide competition to Robert Earnshaw, Joe Garner and Nathan Tyson.
"We need to bring another striker to the club if we can," he said.
"We will always need that option. We are one injury away from having nobody on the bench who can make a difference – and we can't have that.
"I know we brought in Joe and Robert this summer, but other clubs have brought in strikers since then.
"We will look to make a difference in that position now, and will consider loan signings as well as permanent additions where possible."
Porter, 25, boasted an impressive goalscoring record with Bury and Oldham before moving north of the border on a Bosman free transfer in 2007.
Calderwood has previously admitted his interest in the player, who has an impressive career record of one goal every three games.
The manager confirmed further additions were possible, but said the club were not desperate to bring in new faces.
And he added Forest would be looking to extend the loan deals of Joel Lynch and Lee Camp, potentially signing the pair permanently.
"We have the boys on loan at the minute and we will be looking to conclude something (more permanent) with them," he said.
"That will give us a good basis. We know what we are after and we have done our homework.
"Now it is about trying to conclude one or two deals, and in an ideal world we will do that quickly."
The fact that Forest are prepared to back Calderwood in the transfer market suggests they continue to see him as the man to guide them clear of trouble.
He said: "These discussions (about transfers) have to take place anyway, for the future of the club.
"It is important the football and the club carries on, whatever.
"The additions are always intended to make the club better."
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by luke, nottingham
Saturday, December 20 2008, 9:30PM
“gd wiv today lads keep the gd form up we should off beat blackpool last week we need players who can finish come on u reds”
by Patrick E Tree, Nottingham
Saturday, December 20 2008, 2:59PM
“Robin, it's not rocket science mate. It's because we haven't got someone like Kevin Philips who knows where the back of the net is! Tyson ill, so Davies in today. U Reds!”
by Dave Wil, Skegby
Saturday, December 20 2008, 2:54PM
“Laughing sadpie, you make us all laugh!!! Rumour is that a few pub teams are looking at your players and are turning their noses up at em.”
by Robin, In the hood
Saturday, December 20 2008, 2:49PM
“Must work your socks off today lads,only one player for me outside the prem,its got to be Beckford,no-one comes close Leeds ain't going anywhere,just watched Brum why we are down the bottom God knows.”
by Patrick E Tree, Nottingham
Saturday, December 20 2008, 2:11PM
“Never thought I'd be say ing this, but I was shocked to hear yesterday that Brekin has been transfer listed. CC needs to bring experience IN not let players like him go - not before the end of the season anyway! Wilson is certainly no leader of men (then again we haven't got many of those have we?).”
by Laughing Magpie, Arnold
Saturday, December 20 2008, 1:39PM
“.......and you should all be asking yourselves why they are only looking to extend the loan deal for Lee Camp. He has saved you valuable points in the dying minutes on at least 3 occasions this season....... Q. Why are you not making it a permanent deal now before someone else steps in? A. You don't have any money!”
by Adam, Wisbech
Saturday, December 20 2008, 1:35PM
“No disrespect Colin is a decent chap.....but its time for him to move on!!!.. We are half way through the season and we are in the relegation zone...Nigel needs to grow a pair and do whats right for the club. For what its worth I think Keano would do an excellent job.............(Looking forward to the Norwich game just received my tickets).”
by Laughing Magpie, Arnold
Saturday, December 20 2008, 1:34PM
“Motherwell? I see you are going for the cream of the crop.........You'll be after some of our boys next LOL”
by forestred, Brisbane Australia
Saturday, December 20 2008, 12:30PM
“CCs record during the transfer window has not been good over the past few years. My concern is that we may end up with no one or some token transfer to help appease the fans. Lets hope he gets it right because it could be the difference between staying up or going down.”
by Red Robin, Meadows
Saturday, December 20 2008, 12:08PM
“To be fair to CC he almost signed Ross McCormack from Motherwell before the start of the season, he was about to put pen to paper and when Cardiff hijacked the move at the last minute, Dave Jones then convinced him that he would be better playing for a established Championship club, at that time Forest fans on this board were moaning, never heard of him, hes rubbish , from the mighty Motherwell etc . Anyone noticed that McCormack was scoring goals for fun at Cardiff up to his injury.”