Former Nottingham Forest defender undergoing medical ahead of MLS move which will see him link-up with Wilfried Zaha and Dean Smith

Former Nottingham Forest defender Harry Toffolo is undergoing a medical ahead of joining MLS side Charlotte FC.

The 29-year-old, a former England U20 international, is a free agent after his contract at the City Ground ran out this summer.

Toffolo made just seven appearances for Forest last season, including four in the Premier League, and has been looking for a new challenge.

Leicester City were also interested in Toffolo but he has opted to go Stateside and join up with former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith.

Toffolo has agreed a three year contract but will not be in contention for face Guadalajara in the Leagues Cup on Monday as he will need to wait for his work permit.

Forest are moving closer to signing Fulham winger Adama Traore following the arrival of Dan Ndoye from Bologna and they are keen on Southampton’s Matheus Fernandes and Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.

If the move is complete, Toffolo will link-up with former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha Stateside