Chris Hughton has spoken out about rumours linking winger Anthony Knockaert with a move to Championship outfit Nottingham Forest.
Chris Hughton Addresses Rumours Linking Former Winger With Move to Forest
Anthony Knockaert Rumoured Move to Nottingham Forest
The winger joined Fulham just this summer but has struggled for first-team chances, making just three appearances in the Carabao Cup.
Knockaert played for Hughton at Brighton & Hove Albion, netting 15 goals and nine assists during the Seagulls’ promotion season.
But the former Sussex outfit’s boss remained coy over speculation linking him with a move for his ex-winger.
When asked about the interest, he said: “Yes, I am aware, but I have just come through the door here.
“I know all the players but have not worked with them.
“In some positions, we have very good numbers and decisions I will have to make is where we need to bring in, and where we need to move players on.
“Any names that are named are purely speculation.”
Hughton inherits a squad at the City Ground that has seen 13 new signings arrive.
And the former Newcastle United boss says the arrival of several players of quality is a clear indication of the club’s ambition.
He said: “There is no doubt by the players who have come in, and the amount who have come in, that the club is ambitious.
“At a time when numerous clubs have been unable to bring in players, that cannot be said about Forest.”
Asked whether it is frustrating to join an unsettled squad and not to have had any input on any of the arrivals, he said: “This is something I knew before I arrived. This is my starting position.
“If the owner said to me ‘you’re allowed another 2 or 3 players’ then that is something I know.
“I can’t have any complaints because the players did come in before I was here.”
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