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Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Stephen Henderson is said to be training with Championship rivals Bristol City in a bid to earn a move.

The 30-year-old was one of a number of players told by boss Aitor Karanka at the end of last season they were free to leave the City Ground.

And it is reported a return to Ashton Gate could be on the cards for the shot-stopper.

According to Football Insider, Henderson has linked up with his old club, with Robins boss Lee Johnson said to be looking to add to his goalkeeping options.

Luke Steele recently headed in the opposite direction, having been released by City and joining Aitor Karanka’s side on a two-year deal. He became the Reds’ 11th signing of the summer and joined fellow keepers Costel Pantilimon and Jordan Smith on the books.

Henderson has not played for Forest since September 2017, with his time on the banks of the River Trent blighted by injury.

He ruptured his Achilles in the February of that year, during a 5-1 defeat at Norwich City, then suffered a thigh injury on his debut of a loan spell at Portsmouth last term.

He spent four years with the Robins earlier in his career, making five appearances as he went on various loan spells before switching to Portsmouth in 2011.

Several players who were not part of Karanka’s plans have already left Forest, and the manager said earlier this week he hopes to see others also move on before transfer deadline day.

“I do not think the players want to be at a club where they have been told they will find it difficult for them to play,” he said.

“It is better for everyone to start the season at least hungry; at least with options to play. I hope, for them, that they can find another club.”