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A move to Nottingham Forest could still be an option for Braga midfielder Nikola Vukcevic, according to reports in Portugal.

The 26-year-old was on the Reds’ radar earlier in the summer, before Jack Colback returned to the City Ground on loan to strengthen their options in central midfield.

But, according to Record, Forest remain a “hypothesis” for Vukcevic, who has spent the last five years at Braga.

Spanish side Levante are also linked with the Montenegro international as it is claimed his club may be prepared to cash in on the player.

Vukcevic is said to have a release clause of around 15m Euros in his contract, but it is reported Braga could be willing to accept between 5m and 7.5m Euros for the player.

Further reports suggest Vukcevic is keen to leave the club and has refused to train. He was not included in Abel Ferreira’s squad list for the third qualifying round of the Europa League group stage against FC Zorya.

However, bringing in a right-back is Reds boss Aitor Karanka’s priority, having already made 11 signings this summer.

Following the arrival of Colback, Forest already have strength in depth in the holding midfield role, with Ben Watson, Adlene Guedioura and Liam Bridcutt contenders for a place – and the manager weighing up whether to keep Ryan Yates and Thomas Lam at the City Ground this season.