Following an horrendous season from a defensive point of view, Mark Warburton will have to recruit some defensive cover this season if he wishes to push forward next season and again avoid the drop. 

Conceding 72 goals last campaign, which concluded as the second worst defensive record in the Championship behind bottom place Rotherham, which was a main contributor to Forest only just scraping safety on the last day.

A player who could highly influence the Reds defense for next season, is Manchester City's Joel Latibeaudiere.

The young Manchester City academy product has been very impressive for City's under-18 squad this year, and has already been compared to City's current captain Vincent Kompany for sharing very similar traits as the Belgium international.

Not only that, but the 17-year-old has showed his promise in some of City's under-23 fixtures and is set to start training with the first team over the summer, as Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants to prepare the youngster before he potentially sends the defender out on-loan.

Latibeaudiere is known for his fantastic physical and mental strengths, alongside his confidence on the ball and ability play out of the defence.

The England under-17 international is also very versatile at the back, not only can he perform his natural centre-back position to a very high standard but he is able to put a solid shift in at both left and right back, which would give Warburton many options within his side to play Latibeaudiere.

Additionally, Forest may even be able to capture the centre-half on a year long loan deal without even paying his wages, as City have a history of letting their youngsters out on loan for the sole purpose of benefiting their careers, and obtaining some valuable first team experience.

Forest fans... What do you think? Would you take this City youngster at the City Ground? Do you think he is developed enough to be able to start in the Championship? Let us know in the comments below...