NOTTINGHAM Forest have been linked with former Reading midfielder Mikele Leigertwood.
The 31-year-old is available on a free transfer this summer, following the expiry of his Royals contract.
Defensive midfielder Leigertwood has been linked with the Reds in the past.
But reports in London now suggest that new Forest boss Stuart Pearce now has his eye on the former Crystal Palace and Sheffield United man, who has extensive experience in the Championship and the top flight.
Leigertwood was injured for long periods last season, but overcame his ankle problem to return to the side before the end of the campaign.
With Guy Moussi and Gonzalo Jara having left the City Ground over the summer, Forest do not have a host of players who can operate in front of the back four.
David Vaughan can play there, but Forest have not had a natural figure in the role since the sale of Adlene Guedioura to Palace last season.
