Nottingham Forest forwards are set to sign £50m Tottenham star who has asked to leave

Nottingham Forest continue to await the outcome of talks with Man City as Elliot Anderson's saga draws to a close, but that doesn't mean they aren't planning their future.

The midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium for several weeks.

Reports from several sources have suggested that City have made Anderson one of the most wanted midfielders, and talks between the two clubs are understood to be ongoing.

The club know that Anderson is one of their most valuable assets and any sale would cost a lot of money, with some media reports at least £120m as the base fee.

If the deal is finally completed, it will represent the biggest transfer in Forest's history.

The possible departure has naturally raised speculation about possible replacements as well.

Forest have already been linked with a midfield target during the current window, with Inter Milan midfielder David Frattesi among the players reportedly being considered.

Reports in Italy claim that Forest have been in contact with the player's representatives again and are exploring the possibility of bringing him to the City Ground.

The club have also been linked with a number of young talents from across Europe as the recruitment staff continue to explore options.

Forest's strategy this summer has focused on balancing potential departures with players capable of making an immediate impact, and that approach has become even more important with the uncertainty surrounding Anderson's future.

Any proceeds from the sale could potentially strengthen Forest's position in the market.

The club has therefore continued to explore various midfield profiles, and one name has emerged as the most likely.

Premier League club Nottingham Forest are set to sign Lucas Bergvall from Tottenham

According to talkSPORT reporter Ben Jacobs, Nottingham Forest are among the frontrunners to sign Lucas Bergvall.

The Tottenham midfielder is now available after expressing a desire to leave north London, and that development has sparked the interest of several clubs monitoring the player's situation.

Jacobs reports that Forest is currently among the strongest contenders in the race.

Chelsea and Aston Villa are both understood to have assessed Bergvall's status in the past. However, neither team currently wants to move.

That leaves Forest in a good position if they decide to take negotiations further, but they will have to collect a large chunk of Anderson and Bergvall's fee which is worth up to £50 million.

Bergvall is still one of the most sought-after young midfielders in Europe.

The Swede joined Tottenham amid huge competition for his signature, with Spurs beating Barcelona to sign the 20-year-old after signing an £8.5m deal with Djurgardens until 2024.

His arrival was considered a major coup at the time.

Since then, he has continued his development while adapting to life in English football. Despite his talents, the opportunities did not always last.

Recent reports suggest that the player is looking elsewhere, especially given that the Lilywhites are pursuing both Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes to strengthen Roberto De Zerbi's midfield.

Forest's interest comes at a time when the recruitment of midfielders is becoming increasingly important, with Anderson likely to be tied down by Man City and Vitor Pereira in need of a replacement.