Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka delighted the club's supporters during the January transfer window by doing what those before him couldn't do and shifted some of the deadwood away from the City Ground.
The Reds offloaded seven players during the last transfer window and it highlighted that the Spanish boss is in no mood for messing around when it comes to getting the squad which he wants at the club.
The summer will surely be an exciting time for those of a Forest persuasion with it seeming highly likely that Karanka will dip into the transfer market once again, as he looks to build a squad capable of finally challenging in the higher echelons of the Championship next season.
Money might still be a little bit tight at Forest following year's of turmoil in the boardroom, so FLW writer Lee Clarke looked at three free agents who Karanka could consider signing come the end of the season...
The Hull City central defender very nearly sealed a romantic return to the City Ground during the January transfer window but a deal fell through at the eleventh hour.
It seems natural that Karanka will return to secure Dawson's services during the summer and his experience could be invaluable for the Reds as they look to finish higher in the division next season.
The versatile performer is out of contract at Sheffield Wednesday during the summer and he would represent a quality free transfer for Nottingham Forest.
Wallace has featured 27 times for the Owls so far this season and his ability to play in a number of positions, along with his vast Championship experience, would make him a quality piece of business for Karanka.
The Leeds United man is coming to the end of his current deal with the Whites and the West Yorkshire-based outfit must be getting pretty anxious over a potential departure for one of their star performers.
The former Valencia man has claimed five goals and eight assists from his 34 appearances this season and although Forest wouldn't be the only interested party, he is still a player well worth showing an interest in.
Nottingham Forest fans, would you welcome these three at the City Ground next season? Let us know in the comments below!!!