1 Jack Collison in action for West Ham

Nottingham Forest and Leeds are leading the chase to sign West Ham midfielder Jack Collison on loan.

Collison has struggled to secure a first-team place at Upton Park and is fighting to secure his long-term future as he is out of contract at the end of the season.

The Wales international played a crucial role in helping the club gain promotion back into the Premier League two years ago.

But he has fallen down the pecking order due to the emergence of the successful partnership between Mark Noble and Matt Taylor at the heart of the West Ham midfield.

The 25-year-old has already been sent out on loan to Bournemouth this season and could be allowed to leave on a temporary basis again.

With Andy Reid being ruled out for six weeks with a hernia problem, Nottingham Forest are looking to strengthen their squad while Leeds have also been linked with a move for Collison.