Nottingham Forest’s prospective new owner could be inclined to look to his compatriots for help.

Nottingham Forest’s American takeover looks set to go ahead, months after it appeared the club was about to go Greek.

The summer additions of Apostolos Vellios (Iraklis) and Pajtim Kasami (Olympiacos, on loan) exemplify the Hellenic influence Forest had over them, as millionaire shipowner Evangelos Marinakis sought to strike a deal with Fawaz Al-Hasawi.

But with the arrival of former San Diego Padres owner John-Jay Moores seemingly imminent, could the Reds’ January business adopt a more stars-and-stripes theme?

As with Swansea’s appointment of Bob Bradley after their own takeover by a United States consortium earlier this year, the prospective Forest buyer could be inclined to look to his compatriots for help, with a move for Brad Friedel already mooted [the Sun] – albeit not as a player

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel

With Britt Assombalonga heading for the African Cup of Nations, and if there is any truth to the rumour that Vellios is wanted by Olympiacos, who are owned by Marinakis, then a new striker could be on the agenda.

One American front man has already been linked with a move to the East Midlands this winter, albeit with Forest’s rivals Derby County, but Moores’ presence could perhaps swing a deal in favour of the Reds.

Bjorn Johnsen – born in New York City to Norweigan parents – is the current Scottish Premiership player of the month, having impressed with two goals and as many assists in four outings throughout November.

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At six-foot-five, possessing deceptively good technical ability and an awareness to bring others into play, the 25-year-old is proving quite a handful north of the border, and much like his former boss Robbie Nielson, he looks to be on his way south before long.

Earlier this week, Johnsen admitted that a move to England “or another big league” was his aspiration [Daily Record] – and developments at the City Ground could enable that dream to come true.

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