Nottingham Forest are looking to increase their defensive options by signing Manchester City full back DedyreckBoyata.
Alex McLeish is targeting the Belgium international who can fill the void left by Aston Villa full back Alan Hutton.
DedyrckBoyata is a versatile defender who can play at right back and in the middle of defence.
The capture of his signature would further Forest's depth at the back after the club confirmed the signing of Elliot Ward, who joins Forest on loan for the remainder of the season.
The 22-year-old, who has made 10 appearances for the Premier League Champions, has recently completed a loan spell at Steve McClaren's FC Twente.
He also spent last season on loan at Bolton, but Manchester City manager, Roberto Mancini, has agreed to off load the defender on yet another loan deal -in order gain further first team experience.
