Birmingham clubs eye McGugan

Nottingham Forest striker Lewis McGugan is being closely watched by Aston Villa, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion with a view to a possible move.

The 22-year-old was left on the bench by Billy Davies for the 5-2 win over Derby County on Wednesday.

The Nottingham-born McGugan has scored nine times this season as Forest, under the guidance of Davies, have built up a challenge for a play-off place. He made his Forest debut four years ago.