Nottingham Forest are closing on the signature of Derry City's Stephen McLaughlin
Thursday 20 December 2012 19:32, UK
Image:Sean O'Driscoll: Excited by the potential signing of Stephen McLaughlin
Nottingham Forest expect to wrap up a deal for Derry City's Stephen McLaughlin and are tipping the winger to be a big hit in England.
Impressed
McLaughlin will initially link up with Forest's development squad, but he is expected to be knocking on the first team door before too long.
O'Driscoll added: "I don't think you can wait a couple of years for him to come through. He has impressed in training.
"The dilemma is whether you throw him in because he has that potential? Because how long was Garath McCleary here before Steve Cotterill gave him a run of games in the side?
"He was here for a few years when what he needed was games. We want to be in a position where we can give him a chance."
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