Karim Ansarifard Close to Joining Nottingham Forest

The work permit issues were the only thing standing in Forest’s way of signing Ansarifard at the start of September.

It is stated that Aitor Karanka’s side is hoping to finally gain clearance on a work permit in the coming days, potentially bringing an end to a transfer saga that has rumbled on now for almost two months.

The Iranian striker has been heavily linked with a move to the City Ground since being released by Olympiakos at the end of the summer transfer window. But a move that seemed all-but inevitable is yet to happen with the trail growing cold in recent weeks.

The 28-year-old striker is a proven goal-scorer who netted 18 times for Olympiakos during a spell in the Greek Superleague last season.