Benfica youngster Jota is not a transfer target for Nottingham Forest, BBC Nottingham Sport have revealed.

Forest have been relatively active in the transfer window thus far, bringing in Jack Colback, Tyler Blackett and Lyle Taylor all on free transfer, but Sabri Lamouchi will be keen to strengthen his squad even further.

Reports from Portugal have recently linked Forest with a move for Benfica youngster Jota, who was a reported transfer target for the Reds back in January.

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The 21-year-old made 28 appearances across all competitions for Benfica in 2019/20, scoring twice and registering three assists for the Portuguese giants.

But the young attacker, capable of playing out wide or through the middle, isn't believed to be a part of Jorge Jesus' plans for next season, with a loan exit likely to be on the cards this summer.

BBC Nottingham Sport, though, have revealed that Jota is not believed to be a target for Forest, contrary of reports linking the attacker with a move to the City Ground.

Plenty of Forest fans have since reacted to the news that Jota isn't a target for the Reds, with most disappointed due to the excitement the young attacker brings going forward.

Here's what they had to say...