Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies is believed to be lining up a move for Bristol City forward Dele Adebola according to reports this evening.

Following a season of disappoinment at the City Ground, which resulted in the club only narrowly avoiding relegation, Davies knows the importance of adding experience to a squad, which is one of the youngest in the Championship.

Having shunned the offer of a new contract at Ashton Gate, Adebola is seen as a perfect signing, a proven goalscorer at that level and a player who can capture the imagination of the fans.

The 33-year-old, who has scored ten goals this season, will not be short of offers however, and may be seen as attractive proposition for a host of sides with Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United all credited with having an interest in the powerful hitman.

However, Forest are now thought to have stolen a march on their rivals, with Billy Davies ready to offer the former Crewe man, a two-year deal in a bid lure him to the City Ground.