Hull hold talks with Nottingham Forest over Dilane Bakwa loan

Hull City have opened discussions with Nottingham Forest about taking winger Dilane Bakwa on loan. The conversations centre on a temporary switch and there is no suggestion of an agreement at this stage.

The development was first flagged by Ben Jacobs, who reports that Forest paid £30 million to sign Bakwa from Strasbourg last summer and that his game time since has been limited.

Analysis: A loan could plausibly offer Bakwa more consistent minutes while allowing Forest to revisit his situation later in the window. Whether such a move progresses is likely to hinge on the usual considerations around salary coverage, role and assurances over playing time, as well as Forest’s own depth out wide.

Alternative option also under consideration

The same report says Hull are also showing interest in Reims’ Japan international Keito Nakamura, suggesting they are assessing more than one solution for their flanks.

As things stand, the talks around Bakwa amount to exploratory dialogue rather than a completed deal. The picture could evolve quickly if the clubs find common ground on terms, but for now the situation remains at the discussion stage.