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Last updated : 06 August 2009 By Forest
With James Perch confirmed as having a stress fracture of the tibia, Nottingham Forest's search for new defenders has become even more urgent with the transfer deadline looming.

Now that Matt Mills has joined Reading, attention has turned to Danny Shittu of Bolton Wanderers and Leicester City full-back Joe Mattock, who has handed in a transfer request at the Walkers Stadium.

City manager Nigel Pearson said: "It is a situation that has been driven by him.

"In terms of confirming where he goes and for how much, I can't do that, but I'd expect it to be resolved shortly."

'Outstanding leader' Paul McKenna meanwhile has been named by Billy Davies as his captain for the season ahead.