A former Nottingham Forest defender who played a key role in their rise to the Premier League is now attracting interest from two East Midlands rivals.
Max Lowe, who once helped Forest secure promotion, could be on the move again this summer, with both Derby County and Leicester City reportedly showing strong interest in signing him.
Lowe is preparing to leave Sheffield Wednesday after spending time there, where he made 29 appearances last season. While the club would like to keep him, uncertainty around their situation has made a deal difficult.
Now, clubs close to his roots in the East Midlands are looking to bring him in.
Lowe is still well remembered by Forest fans for his loan spell during the 2021/22 season when he helped the team win promotion to the Premier League. In that campaign, he played 23 times, scoring once and providing four assists.
Since leaving Forest, he has also been part of another promotion-winning squad with Sheffield United and gained Premier League experience there before moving on.
A move to Derby would be a return to where his career began, while Leicester are also keen as they prepare for life in League One after relegation.
For Forest fans, Lowe remains a player who made a strong contribution during an important chapter in the club’s recent history — and now his next move is one to watch closely.
