NOTTINGHAM Forest have been linked with a move for QPR striker Jamie Mackie.
Reds boss Billy Davies was frustrated in an attempt to bring the 27-year-old to the City Ground during his first spell in charge at Forest.
The Reds were close to signing Mackie from Plymouth, before he instead made the switch to Loftus Road in August 2010.
But Davies now seems ready to renew his interest in the player, who can play up front or down either flank.
Mackie is surplus to requirements at QPR, where Harry Redknapp is looking to make new additions up front, with Celtic striker Gary Hooper among his targets.
Charlie Austin, the Burnley striker, is also on Redknapp's list - but he could yet face opposition from Forest, who are themselves monitoring the player's situation.
A proposed £4.5m move to Hull fell through after a medical highlighted an issue with the player's knee. But Forest could still be interested in Austin if Burnley are willing to drop their asking price as a result.
It is Mackie who currently looks the more likely target in the short-term however, with Davies attracted to the former MK Dons and Exeter player's versatility.
Mackie made 75 starts and 19 sub appearances for QPR, scoring 18 goals.
