Nottingham Forest's 31-year-old midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is close to joining Turkish club Rizespor before Friday's transfer deadline. Shelvey only joined Forest from Newcastle United on a two-and-half-year contract at the end of January. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Meanwhile, Forest's 25-year-old Nigeria forward Emmanuel Dennis is also close to leaving the club. (Telegraph - subscription required)

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