Source: FOOTYMAD
Forest lifeline for former prodigy?
Giles Barnes is being linked with the Reds Freed by West Bromwich Albion at the end of last season, attacking midfielder Barnes was touted as a hot property when coming up through the ranks at Derby. Injuries have since taken their toll on the 22-year-old but Steve McClaren is believed to be interest in a deal as he reshapes his new squad. Then West Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo signed Barnes in February 2010, saying at the time: "There is no question that if Giles can get his career back on track, we'll have a very talented player on our hands." Other names in the frame for a move to the City Ground include Blackburn Rovers midfielder Keith Andrews, former Forest favourite Andy Reid and Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard while McClaren is keen to keep soon-to-be free agents Robert Earnshaw and Guy Moussi. He told BBC Radio Nottingham: "I don't want to lose good players. Robert and Guy are very good players. "I've got an opportunity to convince them Forest is the club to be at."