Transfer negotiations are ongoing between Nottingham Forest and Leipzig over Lutsharel Geertruida, the highly-rated defender - with multiple reliable sources confirming the story. The clubs are believed to be some way apart on valuation, but dialogue is open as they look to strike a deal ahead of the run-in. Unconfirmed reports suggest both sides are hopeful of finding a resolution in the coming days - with other interested clubs said to be circling. Sunderland, Marseille and Atalanta are reportedly waiting in the wings. Finalising a fee and payment terms remains central to closing the transfer. So far in this season, Nottingham Forest are conceding 1.71 goals a game (12 in 7), more than they'd like compared to the Premier League standard. The hope is Lutsharel Geertruida adds a bit of steel and helps make them tougher to break down. Alongside this, Leipzig are said to be exploring Fabio Silva, Rasmus Winther Hojlund and Christopher Nkunku with Nottingham Forest likewise connected to Kristiansen Victor, Mads Bidstrup and Dominik Livakovic. Looking for Nottingham Forest transfer rumours? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for more rumours just like this.