Nottingham Forest could move striker Karim Ansarifard on the summer with interest from Greek side Aris Thessaloniki.

That's according to Greek media outlet SDNA, and it's a move that would make sense as the Iran international has failed to establish himself as a regular at the City Ground.

After signing in November, he rarely featured under Aitor Karanka and whilst Martin O'Neill has given the former Olympiacos man a few opportunities, the experienced Daryl Murphy has been preferred to him whilst Lewis Grabban is injured.

Therefore, it's hard to see if he has a future with the Reds and O'Neill will be looking to increase his options up top for sure.

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So, here we look at THREE players who could replace the 28-year-old...

Shane Long

This is a somewhat ambitious move but it's not hard to see Long leaving Southampton in the summer and working with his former Ireland manager may give Forest an advantage over others.

The major concern with the ex-West Brom man is his injury record but if he stays fit he would be a real coup for a Championship side with his speed and work-rate.

Callum Robinson

Another player the Reds boss knows well, O'Neill handed Robinson his international debut.

The Preston forward has good movement and real pace which means he is always a threat on the shoulder and is clearly a player the manager rates.

Sam Winnall

Winnall has had a tough time with injuries and he will be desperate to move to play regularly in the summer as it's unlikely to happen at Sheffield Wednesday.

He showed on loan at Forest's bitter rivals Derby that he has a lot of quality, as well as previously with Barnsley, so he may be worth taking a chance on for O'Neill.

Like the other two mentioned, he has qualities that the manager will appreciate and would give the team a different option.