Forest takeover moves closer

A takeover of Nottingham Forest has edged closer following reports that the Al-Hasawi family are buying a stake Credit: ITV Central

A takeover of Nottingham Forest has edged closer after it has been reported that the super-rich Kuwaiti Al-Hasawi family are in the process of buying the late Nigel Doughty's controlling stake in the npower Championship club.

Negotiations are confirmed to be at an advanced stage.

The Al-Hasawi's added that they are excited and commented on their progress in their own statement: