Luton Town in pole position in Nottingham Forest player pursuit as Birmingham and Stoke circle | OneFootball

Luton Town are in pole position to sign Nottingham Forest defender Steve Cook as things stand, as per an update on The Athletic’s Deadline Day blog (10:49 am).

According to The Athletic’s Nottingham Forest correspondent, the Bedfordshire club is “understood to be his most likely destination” as Stoke City and Birmingham City also chase deals.

Sky Sports reporter Lyall Thomas first revealed Luton and Birmingham interest earlier this morning and the Hatters will be eager to get a deal done before tonight’s clash against Cardiff City.

Aston Villa holding midfielder is reportedly set to undergo a medical at The Brache this morning as it is set to be a busy few hours for the Championship club.

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Cook, 31, has appeared 12 times in the Premier League this season, however, he has not featured in the last six league matches.

The verdict

It is no secret that the Hatters have been seeking a defensive reinforcement this month and Cook could be the perfect fit for Rob Edwards.

Not only does he possess excellent levels of defensive resilience and experience, he can also play the ball out from the back and has the athleticism to thrive in the Championship.

The Hatters, who could go third in the Championship with a comprehensive victory against Cardiff City this evening, will be hoping to get a deal over the line to bolster their chances of making the play-offs.

In what was a very quiet month at Kenilworth Road up until late last week, it is set to be a very busy ending to it all.