NOTTINGHAM Forest have reportedly taken former Cardiff City striker Nicky Maynard on trial.

Middlesbrough are reportedly looking to re-sign Stewart Downing from West Ham United. The 30-year-old midfielder is understood to be surplus to requirements at Upton Park under new manager Slaven Bilic.

Derby County have appointed former Switzerland international Pascal Zuberbuhler as their new goalkeeping coach.

Charlton Athletic are reportedly looking to sign Sunderlandmidfielder El-Hadji Ba. The 22-year-old joined Sunderland from Le Havre in 2013 but has made just one appearance during his time at the Stadium of Light.

Hull City midfielder Stephen Quinn is considering a switch to Cardiff City, according to reports.

Queens Park Rangers have reportedly joined the race to land Leicester City striker Chris Wood. The 23-year-old has already been linked with a move to Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers over the past few weeks.

Former QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt, 26, has claimed some QPR players care more about money than winning.