Major news sources are reporting that a bid has been submitted by Nottingham Forest for Yasin Abbas Ayari, the midfielder currently playing for Brighton. The move confirms reports of long-standing interest in the player, but whether the team will deem it enough for them to part with an important member of their squad remains to be seen. Talks remain ongoing, though with no rival clubs reported in the mix, Nottingham Forest are progressing without added pressure. With 1.0 goals scored per game this season, Nottingham Forest could use more imagination between the lines. Yasin Abbas Ayari would be expected to connect play and boost chance creation in advanced areas. Alongside this, Brighton are said to be exploring Charlie Cresswell with Nottingham Forest likewise connected to Jose Sa, Lewis Dunk and Jean-Philippe Mateta. Can't get enough Nottingham Forest transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for the latest transfer news as it happens.