Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback is wanted in a permanent deal at Nottingham Forest.

The Nottingham Post says Colback has been on loan at Nottingham Forest this season where he has appeared 38 times, scoring three goals and creating two.

Forest boss Martin O'Neil is keen to keep Colback on a permanent basis.

And Chronicle Live reports Colback, who still has 12 months left on his current deal at SJP, will be one of those who Rafa Benitez looks to move on if the Spaniard remains in charge.

Colback has stated he'd like to stay at Forest next season.