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Nottingham Forest fans react to reports linking Yohan Benalouane with Cardiff City and Leeds United

A Nottingham Forest fan during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United at City Ground on August 29, 2018 ...
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The Nottingham Forest defender is already said to have interest from Cardiff City and Leeds United, two months after joining Reds.

A Nottingham Forest fan during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United at City Ground on August 29, 2018 in Nottingham, England.

Nottingham Forest fans are reacting to reports linking Yohan Benalouane with Cardiff City and Leeds United.

Benalouane only joined Forest from Leicester City in January but has impressed at the City Ground, and earned cult-hero status after scoring the Reds’ winner against Derby County last month.

But having only tied the Tunisian to an 18-month contract, Nottingham Forest could find themselves vulnerable to offers this summer with Cardiff and Leeds already keen – according to Foot Mercato.

And those of a Forest persuasion are understandably concerned by the prospect of losing Benalouane.

This is what they’re saying on Twitter…

talk to frank…(forest frank)‏ @chrizzy76: Replying to @NFFC_TrentEnd

They can **** right off

With Cardiff only two points adrift of safety in the Premier League and Leeds just a point off the Championship’s final automatic spot, it is possible both clubs could offer Benalouane top-flight football next season.

That said, Nottingham Forest are not yet out of the promotion picture – with only three points separating them in 11th and Aston Villa in sixth.

Yohan Benalouane of Nottingham Forest during the Sky Bet Championship match between Nottingham Forest and Derby County at City Ground on February 25, 2019 in Nottingham, England.

Can Forest realistically keep Benalouane if Cardiff and/or Leeds are Premier League clubs next season?