Nottingham Forest are the team on everyone's lips at the moment after an impressive summer of transfer business.

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The Reds have brought in a load of players this summer, spending big money and addressing their problem positions.

Aitor Karanka has overseen a major reshuffle of playing personnel this summer in order to get the players he wants ahead of a potential promotion bid.

Competition for places is rife at the moment with the added quality in the squad and lots of players are vying for a starting spot on the opening day of the campaign.

Nottingham Forest kick off their season with a trip to Ashton Gate, where they take on Bristol City on Saturday at 3pm.

Ahead of this match, Karanka would have been considering his options with plenty of selection dilemmas facing him.

Here is how we think Nottingham Forest should line-up against Bristol City.

Pantilimon penned a permanent deal at the City Ground this summer after the towering Romanian international impressed on loan last season.

With Eric Lichaj leaving to join Hull City, Darikwa is without competition for the right-back spot, although Forest are looking to strengthen.

Experienced defender Dawson comes straight in here to add leadership to the defence.

Portuguese defender Figueiredo helped shore things up for Forest last season after joining in January.

Karanka needs to decide whether to keep with Ben Osborn or opt for Robinson instead, who is a more naturally suited left-back.

Forest should start the season with their captain in central midfield and Watson's experience is vital.

Rather than partnering Watson with Jack Colback (not fully fit yet) or Liam Bridcutt, Karanka should give young midfielder Yates a go after he caught the eye in pre-season.

Dias is a very exciting talent on the wings and you can expect him to make a big impact at Forest.

Carvalho is Forest's club record signing and he needs to be handed a starring role from the start.

Diogo Goncalves will be hoping for a start but after his impressive displays last season, Lolley should be preferred.

With 20 league goals to his name last season, Grabban is the proven Championship striker that the Reds have needed for a while.