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Speculation linking Nottingham Forest to Liverpool starlet Sheyi Ojo continues to persist, ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline.

The 21-year-old winger is reportedly attracting a number of admirers, with the Reds said to be still among them.

Last month, boss Aitor Karanka said he wasn’t in the race for Ojo, insisting his focus was on securing a right-back.

When asked about the England youth international, he commented: “I haven’t heard anything on that. We do also have a lot of players up front.

“I do not know what the market will have for us before the window closes. But right now, the only player we are trying to bring in is the full-back.”

Forest continue to be linked with Ojo, however, along with Middlesbrough and Reading, while Watford and Fulham are said to have enquired about taking him on loan.

But, according to The Sun, West Bromwich Albion – who visit the City Ground tomorrow night – are close to agreeing a £12m deal for the midfielder. But it is claimed the player himself is holding out for a Premier League move.

It was previously reported that Jurgen Klopp’s side could be persuaded to allow Ojo to leave on a temporary basis, if no-one was willing to meet their valuation.

Klopp has said: “Ojo played a fantastic pre-season, really good and confident technically anyway, really strong, improved a lot in tactical things and his attitude was great.

“For me, he is a no-brainer, to be honest, and I think that will happen. It makes sense for him to go on loan.”

Ojo spent last season on loan at Craven Cottage, helping Fulham secure promotion to the Premier League. He has previously had spells at Wolves and Wigan Athletic.

Karanka has already made 11 signings this summer and said on Saturday that he “hoped” to bring in another before facing West Brom.