DOUGIE Freedman is set to swoop for his former charge Liam Trotter on loan.

The Nottingham Forest boss is hoping to bring the midfielder in on a one-month deal in time to face Bristol City this weekend.

Freedman signed Trotter from Millwall in January 2014, initially on loan for a reported fee of £70,000, but in the summer he signed a three-year deal to stay permanently at the Macron Stadium. 

After a difficult first few months at the club he scored a sensational goal at Sheffield Wednesday in the penultimate game of the season and looked set to be a key member of Freedman's squad.

But fitness problems hampered his progress and by the time Freedman was replaced by Lennon 12 months ago he was on the fringes of the first team squad.

He was made available for loan at the start of the season and played just a couple of minutes of football against Derby County on the opening day.

 

Freedman has now looked to secure the 27-year-old's signature for a second time on a short-term deal, which could free up some funds for Lennon in his chase for a striker.