Nottingham Forest had to wheel and deal last season.
Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman
Last season Nottingham Forest were struck by a transfer embargo and it meant some major wheeling and dealing had to be done under Dougie Freedman.
That included some moves in the loan market.
But none of those players remained at Forest beyond their loan deals. So where are they now?
Kyle Ebecilio
The first of Freedman’s loanees. The Dutch talent arrived from FC Twente, but played just five times.
He went on loan to ADO Den Haag but is currently without a club and battling Guillain-Barre Syndrome which is threatening his career.
Chris O’Grady
After scoring just two goals in 21 appearances for Forest he returned to Brighton. Now on loan at Burton Albion.
Nottingham Forest’s Ryan Mendes and Wolves’ Jordan Graham
Ryan Mendes
An exciting looking signing from Lille, the Cape Verde international tailed off toward the end of the season.
Returned to Lille in the summer but joined Turkish side Kayserispor in the winter.
Nelson Oliveira of Norwich City celebrates after scoring their first goal
Nelson Oliveira
Perhaps the star loanee. The Portuguese international might have made the European Championship winning side had he not suffered a groin injury.
Norwich City signed him for big money in the summer and he has impressed at Carrow Road when fit.
Jonny Williams
The Welsh international went on to have a good Euros with his nation, despite misfiring at Forest.
Now on loan at Ipswich Town.
Liam Trotter
Freedman knew Trotter from Bolton and brought him into strengthen the squad. He scored on debut, but that was about the only impact he made.
Now back at Bolton and fighting for promotion to the Championship.
Nottingham Forest’s Bojan Jokic in action with Birmingham City’s Jon Toral
Bojan Jokic
Brought in as cover for the injured Dani Pinillos the Slovenian international proved a class act.
Joined Russian side Ufa on a free transfer from Villarreal last month.
Gary Gardner
One player Forest would have loved to sign permanently, this was his second loan spell at the club.
Now back at Aston Villa and finally playing some regular first-team football.
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