Portman Road boss Roy Keane has paved the way for the Irish midfielder to leave Suffolk, telling a fans forum recently that Garvan was 'not doing enough' to force his way back into the first-team picture.
Cardiff City and Scunthorpe have been linked with a loan move, followed by a permanent switch and now Forest's name has been thrown into the hat.
Aged 21, Garvan has made over 150 senior appearances already for Ipswich.