Report: Nottingham Forest interested in Tyler Blackett

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Nottingham Forest and Wigan Athletic are reportedly interested in Reading defender Tyler Blackett.

Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Tyler Blackett from Reading on January transfer deadline day, according to The Daily Mail (Transfer Live blog, 10:50am, Thursday, January 31 2019).

It has been reported that Forest’s Championship rivals, Wigan Athletic, are also interested in securing the services of the 24-year-old former Manchester United left-back.

Reading have reportedly turned down three bids from the Latics for the left-back, including one of worth £500,000.

Forest manager Martin ONeill reportedly wants Blackett, who can also operate as a centre-back, following the departure of Danny Fox to Wigan.

Good signing for Nottingham Forest?

Blackett is a good defender who has done relatively well in the Championship, and the former United left-back will be a smart signing for Forest.

The Reds could do with a left-back for the second half of the season, and the former England Under-21 international will enhance the depth of the Forest squad.

According to WhoScored, Blackett has made 16 starts and one substitute appearance in the Championship for Reading so far this season, providing two assists in the process.