Danish defender turns down Forest move

The 23-year-old was wanted by both Forest and West Ham but has decided to stay at Manchester City and try to kickstart a career that has been plagued by injuries since signing for the Premiership club.

City boss and former Forest star Stuart Pearce confirmed to www.mcfc.co.uk: "I am not ruling any player out, especially one who is young and with a good attitude like Mikkel has.

"I put the loan suggestion to him because it would be a chance for first-team football."