A host of  Sky Bet Championship clubs are currently after free agent Jay Emmanuel-Thomas as clubs circle the talented forward, according to HITC.

Interest is set to be high for the forward who will not be short of sides to pick from this summer, with a plethora of sides looking at his signature.

Reports suggest that Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City are currently leading the chase for the former Arsenal starlet.

JET has just been released from promoted side Bristol City and was a surprise inclusion on their released list with the player having a big part in their promotion season.

Bristol City boss Steve Coterill is said to be a fan of the player, but believes the club can do better in this summer's transfer market.

The talented player can be deployed as a winger or a striker and contributed 9 goals in 12 starts this season for Bristol City, and is a constant performer when he is selected, the only downside being his apparent lack of effort at times.

The 24-year-old has bags of pace, fantastic control and the confidence to take on players throughout the match.

The player has all the potential to take the Championship by storm if played regularly and given the confidence to go out and perform.

He's also a fantastic finisher and could be a major benefit for sides that need to add goals to their side.

Both Birmingham and Forest will be looking towards securing a striker this summer with Birmingham currently lacking severely in that department, with only Clayton Donaldson being their main goal threat.

Whereas Forest are currently missing Britt Assombalonga with an injury that could keep him out till late November and the club are still under a transfer embargo.