Limping to survival following the appointment of Aitor Karanka, Nottingham Forest fans will hope to see a lot more from their side when the new campaign opens in August.

Last summer promised so much, with former boss Mark Warburton moving well within the transfer market to bring a plethora of exciting talent to the squad, but with many failing to cut the mustard at The City Ground, the man who began his managerial career with Brentford was quickly given the boot.

Goalkeeping woes have severely affected the Reds progress this term, with loan man Adam Federici ruled out for the season just days after arriving from Bournemouth.

Young Jordan Smith was handed the gloves before being replaced by Costel Pantilimon in January, but with the Romanian set to return to Watford in the summer, this pair should be on Karanka's shortlist to replace him...

The Leicester City goalkeeper has been hampered at The King Power due to the incredible form of Kasper Schmeichel, largely resigned to reserve team and cup appearances in the last couple of seasons.

His time with the Foxes appears to be drawing to a close however, with his contract expiring in the summer and he will enter free agency with plenty of admirers.

Forest represent an enticing prospect, with an ambitious manager at the helm and their geographical proximity to Leicester in the East Midlands will surely appeal.

The 30-year-old could be the number one at the City Ground for the next five years should Karanka fight off interest from other clubs.

The Manchester United youngster has enjoyed a remarkable season whilst on loan in League One with Shrewsbury Town, helping the Shrews into the play-offs and to the final of the Checkatrade Trophy earlier in the month.

Conceding at a rate far below a goal per game, the 21-year-old looks set for a bright future within the game and following on from the success of another Manchester United goalkeeper in Sam Johnstone with Aston Villa this season, the Red Devils young shot stoppers will be in high demand at this level.

Karanka may also look to the successful loan move of Jamal Blackman, with the Chelsea youngster enjoying an impressive season with Sheffield United haven proven his worth with Wycombe Wanderers in League Two the year before.

A top prospect, Henderson could fill the void left by Pantilimon on a short-term basis.

Forest fans, thoughts?