Nottingham Forest have certainly made a strong case to justify their promotion credentials this season, and they will be keen to build on their impressive run of form in the Championship. 

The Reds have taken points off Leeds and Sheffield United in recent weeks, which has seen them challenging for promotion to the Premier League this season.

Aitor Karanka has brought in a number of players that have demanded a hefty fee, so there is certainly some pressure on his side to deliver promotion to the clubs fans this year.

They take on Stoke City in what could be a potentially tricky game for Karanka's side this weekend, and if they are to pick up a positive result against Gary Rowett's team, then they will be well in the promotion-chasing pack this season.

But which Forest players do we expect to see playing in the Premier League next year regardless of whether they go up?

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Lolley has been in the form of his career this season and has five goals already to his name from midfield.

He made six appearances for Huddersfield Town in their first season in the Premier League and he is certainly proving that he can be playing at a higher level and could be tempted with a move to the top-flight if Forest are not to win promotion this season.

Grabban hasn't been given a fair chance in the Premier League, and has only made 18 appearances in total for Bournemouth in the top-flight.

But with ten goals already this season in the Championship, he is Forest's in-form man and will be their biggest threat going forward and his form will be key as to whether Forest are to win promotion to the Premier League this season.