Nottingham Forest are currently unbeaten in six Championship games and their supporters are excited at what the future might hold under recently appointed boss Aitor Karanka.

The Reds have stopped conceding goals in recent weeks and their 0-0 draw with fierce rivals Derby County last weekend represented a solid point for Karanka's charges.

The summer will undoubtedly be a big one for the Reds and it seems likely that the Forest boss will continue rebuilding his squad following a January transfer window where he signed 11 new recruits.

After years of boardroom misdemeanors the football club now looks to be back on the up and given Karanka's previous experience in the Championship, you wouldn't bet against Forest challenging for a place in the top six next season if the Spaniard is given time.

FLW writer Lee Clarke looks at two things that Karanka must ensure he does in the summer in order to ensure a better season in 2018/19... 

The Romanian stopper and the Cardiff City playmaker have been shrewd loan signings for Aitor Karanka and he should do whatever it takes in the summer to ensure they stay at the City Ground.

Pantilimon has added vital experience between the posts for the Reds, whilst Tomlin has contributed three goals for the club since checking in from the Bluebirds.

Both have already developed a rapport with the club's supporters and both would be class signings for Forest in the summer.

Forest have several players out of contract during the summer and given Karanka's brutal nature of wielding the axe during January, it could spell bad news for certain players come the end of the season.

The ex-Middlesbrough boss offloaded a glut of players from the club and the likes of Chris Cohen, Jack Hobbs and David Vaughan are all out of contract during the summer meaning that some difficult decisions will need to be made.

If Forest are to continue to progress on the pitch Karanka must let his head rule his heart and ensure he does all he can to get the squad that he absolutely wants for next season.

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