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Damien Perquis and Vladimir Stojkovic are both close to completing moves away from Nottingham Forest, says Mark Warburton – who expects Lica to follow them out of the exit at the City Ground shortly.

The Reds boss urged the trio to find themselves new clubs to ensure they play regular football next season.

And he says two or three further players, beyond the trio of signings brought in by Pedro Pereira and Philippe Montanier, could yet be allowed to leave as well, in order to trim the Forest squad down to a more manageable level.

“I think Damien is very close to moving on to another club and I believe Vlad is in a very similar position,” said Warburton of the defender and the goalkeeper.

“Lica I am not sure he is quite as far down the line, but he has been told he has to move on if he wants to play football.

“There may be two or three more going out as well, just to make sure that these players are getting regular football.

“And, as we have said, we do want to have a tight squad here. Progress being made on that front.”

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Perquis was a steady performer for the Reds, but finds himself well down the pecking order behind Joe Worrall, Michael Mancienne, Matt Mills and Jack Hobbs. While Stojkovic was a decent shot stopper, but was also prone to erratic decision making.

Lica was a technically gifted performer on the training ground, but lacked the physical presence to cope with the demands of Championship football.

Jorge Grant completed a loan move to neighbours Notts County last week and Warburton says Forest are open to the idea of more young players going out to gain experience on loan.

Grant moved shortly after putting pen to paper on a new deal with the Reds, returning to the League Two club where he made a big impact last season.

Tyler Walker seems likely to get an opportunity to prove himself at Forest in the short term, after coming off the bench to net in the 4-0 win over Mansfield. While Toby Edser has also been included in the first team squad in recent weeks.

Forest have a clutch of young man coming through the ranks who they hold high hopes for, also including Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jordan Gabriel, Lewis Walters and Gerry McDonagh, among many others.

“Possibly two or three young players might go out on loan, but it has to be the right opportunity for them, to allow them to go out,” said Warburton.

“It has to be beneficial to all parties, put it that way. It is something we are working on; it is something that we are looking at and we will see what happens in the coming days.”