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Report: Nottingham Forest want Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo

Nottingham Forest are one of three Championship sides chasing Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo, .

Ojo’s future looks set to lie away from Anfield. Goal reports that the 23-year-old will be allowed to leave on loan or on a permanent basis during this window.

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And there appears to be a number of teams interested in signing the former Rangers loanee. , Forest, Reading and Huddersfield Town all want the youngster.

It remains to be seen what kind of move the trio pursue.

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But Liverpool are in a strong position to demand a hefty fee for a permanent deal having agreed a new five-year contract with Ojo in 2018 (via ).

TBR View: Championship trio taking gamble if they make permanent bid for Ojo

In truth, it appears that signing Ojo permanently would be a gamble for the likes of Forest and Huddersfield.

He struggled at Rangers last season. He scored just one league goal in 19 appearances. The wide-man did provide five assists in the Scottish Premiership, but it seemed telling that there seemed to be little clamour amongst the club’s fans for a further move this summer.

A loan may prove to be an inspired piece of business. There is clearly a talented player there. And Ovie Ejaria’s outstanding form at Reading last season shows that a Liverpool youngster who underwhelmed at Rangers can still be a game-changer in the Championship.