Nottingham Forest have struggled in front of goal this season, which has been one of the main contributing factors in their disappointing 17th place finish.

Everton loanee Kieran Dowell top scored from midfield with 10 goals despite going off the boil for the latter part of the season.

Forest's three strikers managed just 15 goals between them with two for Apostolos Vellios, six for Ben Brereton and seven for Daryl Murphy.

Vellios is surely off this summer after another terrible season at Forest while Brereton looks far from ready to be the main striker at The City Ground and Murphy is a useful option but is coming towards the end of his career.

It is clear that at least one new striker is a must for Forest if they are to push on.

Aitor Karanka will be scouring the market but the obvious choice of League One's top scorer needs to be his priority.

Jack Marriott of Peterborough United has had a phenomenal season in front of goal, exceeding all expectations.

With 27 league goals and five assists to his name in League One this season, Marriott is a man in-demand.

His overall tally of 32 goals has not gone unnoticed with a host of Championship clubs ready to make a summer move for him.

This is why the Reds need to act quickly and do whatever they can to bring the former Luton Town striker to the club.

Marriott is a proven goal scorer and he could thrive in a starring role under Karanka at Forest.

The 23-year-old is still so young and he will only get better, meaning that Nottingham Forest could have a top striker on their books by this time next season.

Forest desperately need to strengthen up front and Marriott needs to be at the top of their summer wishlist.