Nottingham Forest are keen to strengthen the ranks before the window shuts and have now opened talks with an experienced international over a move to the City Ground, according to a report.
Nottingham Forest draw at Selhurst Park amid managerial uncertainty
Creating a backdrop of intrigue, the furore over Crystal Palace's expulsion from the Europa League that led to Nottingham Forest taking their place fanned the flames of an entertaining 1-1 draw between both sides at Selhurst Park last weekend.
Furthermore, Nuno Espirito Santo's uncertain future and links with Ange Postecoglou replacing him at the City Ground haven't quietened things down, albeit the Portuguese boss appeared to cool talk that he is set for an imminent exit.
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo is seen before the match
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo is seen before the match
He told Match of the Day: "I am a person that thinks a lot before saying anything. I say because I believe that things can improve but now is a moment to ignore the noise and focus on what I have to do. My job is clear.
"Of course, there will be resolution. Everything is going to be OK, for sure. It is the moment to sit down and talk. More important is how we play football and I think we are improving, trying to adjust some things and that is where my focus is."
Speculation is rife over potential additions and AS Monaco midfielder Soungoutou Magassa is on Nottingham Forest's radar to strengthen their midfield amid competition from West Ham United for his signature.
Matty Cash could also pitch up at the City Ground to provide competition for Ola Aina at full-back, and many suspect there will be more signings to come as Espirito Santo looks to build a squad capable of challenging for continental qualification once again.
Nottingham Forest open talks to sign Dominik Livakovic
According to The Guardian, Nottingham Forest have opened talks to sign Fenerbahce goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic and he is open to a Premier League move before the window draws to a close.
The Croatia international, who has been capped 66 times by his country, is wanted to provide competition for Matz Sels between the sticks and his current employers would be willing to let him leave Istanbul should the correct fee be put on the table.
Praised by Luka Modric for his role in Croatia's penalty shoot-out victory over Japan at the 2022 World Cup, the 30-year-old kept nine clean sheets in 32 appearances last season, maintaining a save percentage of 66.2%.
Ante Budimir also lauded Livakovic's "absolutely unbeliavable" contribution on that famous night in Qatar, though he has now fell out of favour under Jose Mourinho and could be set for an exciting new challenge.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have made their interest known over the last few years. However, Livakovic would provide genuine competition for Sels and Angus Gunn as the Tricky Trees juggle domestic and European endeavours.