Report: Nottingham Forest discussing Adama Diakhaby move with Huddersfield

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Nottingham Forest have begun talks with Huddersfield Town over a loan move for Adama Diakhaby, and The Sun on Sunday (19/1; page 63) reports that there may be scope for a permanent deal further down the line.

Sabri Lamouchi’s men are right in the Championship promotion mix. They would go two points off the automatic-promotion spots with a win in their game in hand.

Nevertheless, it appears that the Forest boss is keen to add to his squad this month.

The Sun on Sunday (19/1; page 63) reports that the promotion-chasers are in talks with the Terriers regarding a move for the 23-year-old.

Diakhaby has not had the easiest time since moving to the John Smith’s Stadium for £8 million. He made just six Premier League starts last season, and is yet to reach double figures for this campaign either.

The former France under-21 international has contributed two assists in the Championship. But he has not played since the end of November.

The report notes that the two clubs are currently discussing a loan move, but that could become permanent if he impresses.

TBR View – Loan move is worth the gamble

Lamouchi will have a good idea of what Diakhaby is capable of. The youngster left Rennes just a couple of months before the Forest boss was appointed at the Ligue 1 side. They also came up against each other during the 2017/18 season while the wide-man was at Monaco.

It has not worked out at Huddersfield. But he is still young and developing.

And that would suggest that Forest are right to take a gamble on the attacker. They are in a fantastic position in the promotion race, and one or two inspired signings may make a huge difference.