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Striker Daryl Murphy has reportedly been told he can leave Nottingham Forest by new boss Sabri Lamouchi.

Frenchman Lamouchi is currently running the rule over his Reds squad on a pre-season training camp in Spain, having replaced Martin O’Neill at the helm last Friday.

And the Irish Sun claim it has been “made clear” to Murphy that he will not be part of the new manager’s plans.

The report adds: “Forest are open to offers for the 36-year-old who has 12 months left on his contract.

“Murphy is expected to hang up his boots and return to Ireland when that expires but he is now likely to see out his career elsewhere, with his record in the Championship likely to attract interest from that division.”

The former Republic of Ireland forward made the move to the City Ground two years ago from Newcastle United, penning a three-year deal.

He has made 60 appearances for the Reds, netting 13 goals during his time on the banks of the River Trent.

He started last season with a bang, finding the back of the net four times in his opening six games.

Murphy scored twice more before the campaign was out and made a total of 32 appearances in the Garibaldi.