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GIO REYNA will join Nottingham Forest on loan from Borussia Dortmund until the end of the season.The American international, the son of ex-Premier League midfielder Claudio Reyna, will have his medical on Wednesday.
Reyna joined Dortmund in 2019 from New York City’s academyCredit: Getty
🚨🌳 Gio Reyna to Nottingham Forest, here we go! Agreement sealed with Borussia Dortmund on loan deal.#NFFC to cover Reyna’s salary until June.Nuno was pushing to sign him and deal now in place also with his agent Jorge Mendes.Medical tests also booked. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/PPnMgvX3Hf— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2024

It is understood that the deal could include an option to buy for around £12.5million.
According to ESPN, the move to the City Ground comes after talks with LaLiga side Sevilla broke down.
Marseille, Monaco and Wolves were also believed to be in the running to sign the forward.
Reyna, 21, has been restricted to 11 Bundesliga appearances this season, and has failed to register a goal or assist.
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His representatives include super-agent Jorge Mendes – and his footballing father.
Former Manchester City and Sunderland hero Claudio enjoyed over five years in the English top-flight.
He played over 100 times in the Prem between 2001 and 2007, as well as 112 times for his country.
Reyna, now 50, left Man City for family reasons in January 2007, with boss Stuart Pearce saying at the time: “We are speaking with his representatives about the termination of his contract.
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Gio Reyna poses with father Claudio and mother Danielle
Claudio Reyna played for Manchester City and SunderlandCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
“It is to do with family reasons, nothing sinister. I can understand the reasons he gave to me.
“He believes his family has to come before his professional career at this stage. It is a case of working out a deal agreeable to player and club.”
Despite being a USA international, Gio was actually born in Sunderland and is named after his father’s former Rangers team-mate Giovanni van Bronkhorst.
Forest, meanwhile, failed to nab former Manchester United goalkeeper Jack Butland from Rangers.
Nuno Espirito Santo was in the hunt for another keeper before Matt Turner’s dismal blunder in the club’s 2-1 defeat by Arsenal on Tuesday. More

JASON TINDALL appeared to be snubbed by Unai Emery after Newcastle’s 3-1 win at Aston Villa last night.The Toon’s assistant boss is rarely far from Eddie Howe’s side during games.
Unai Emery immediately turned around as he shook Eddie Howe’s hand
Jason Tindall appeared to be snubbed by the Spaniard
Moments after the final whistle was blown at Villa Park, a disappointed Emery trudged over to shake Howe’s hand.
The Spaniard immediately turned around after the handshake, despite Tindall trailing Howe and clearly expecting one too.
After the apparent snub, the No2 wore a wry smile.
Noticing the incident, one fan joked: “Jason Tindall definitely fuming that Unai Emery turned his back on him hahah.”
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While a Toon fan quipped: “Emery knows when he’s met his tactical superior and wants none of it.”
A third wrote: “The way he was going for the handshake and styled it out with the rub of the chin.”
And another added: “Perhaps he deserved it, Jason. Ever considered that?”
Newcastle took a commanding three-goal lead on the night via Fabian Schar’s unlikely double and an own goal by Alex Moreno.
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Ollie Watkins pulled one back for the home side on 71 minutes, but it was too little, too late.
After his side’s 3-1 defeat, a disappointed Emery told the BBC: “It is a little frustrating. The first 60 minutes, they were better.
“We couldn’t take chances to draw but we have to accept and remind the players everything we did here was not perfect. We then have to correct what we did here.
“We have to be demanding that we can improve. We have to react tactically.”
Newcastle fans love Tindall and recently took to chanting his name to the tune of Wham’s Last Christmas.
Tindall, 46, last month made some fans wince as he winked while saying “hopefully it’s not your last Christmas” while standing in a children’s hospital.
While his comment was a nod towards his chant, many fans couldn’t help but feel that it came across as cringey.
SunSport columnist Troy Deeney even claimed that Tindall loves himself so much that he’d “eat himself” – but the former Watford man enjoys his antics.
Tindall is rarely far from pal Howe’s sideCredit: Getty More

BEN WHITE and Oleksandr Zinchenko had to be pulled apart after full-time following a furious bust-up.The pair lined up in defence together as Arsenal eked out a nervy 2-1 win away at Nottingham Forest.
Oleksandr Zinchenko clashed with Ben White after full-time at Nottingham ForestCredit: TNT Sports
The pair were said to be arguing over Forest’s late goalCredit: TNT Sports
Arteta reprimanded his left-back on the City Ground pitchCredit: Getty
White also got a talking to from his bossCredit: Rex
But despite the victory, there appeared to be an angry altercation between them at full-time.
It is understood the rowing team-mates clashed over the late goal the Gunners conceded at the City Ground as Taiwo Awoniyi found the net on 89 minutes to set up a tense finale.
Zinchenko was beaten in the air on the edge of the penalty area and Forest striker Awoniyi turned Gabriel before firing past David Raya.
Arsenal did eventually see out injury time to hold on to the crucial three points.
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But White and Zinchenko had to be physically separated as tempers boiled over.
Manager Mikel Arteta even had to step in and confront the Ukrainian left-back over his conduct, giving him a stern and public talking to.
A smiling Arteta told TNT Sports: “That’s pushing each other and being not happy conceding.
“I have to encourage that and promote it in the right way and a respectful way.
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“Sometimes after the game, it’s emotional and heated but I love that the players are pushing each other and demanding excellence.
“Today we conceded a goal that was not at the level that we want.”
Arsenal moved within two points of leaders Liverpool with the win thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka – but the Reds do have a game in hand.
So the Gunners fans were delighted to see their side take another step in their hunt for a first Premier League crown since 2004.
And most supporters were united in their stance over the scenes at full-time.
One said: “Stupid last five. White had a proper go at Zinchenko at FT, had to be kept apart. Love the passion, how it should be.”
Another wrote: “Ben White and Zinchenko fighting over conceding a goal, that’s the standard Mikel Arteta has set and I love it.”
A third added: “Zinchenko caught out again. White making sure he knows he was at fault. Good.”
A fourth replied: “Ben White is 100 per cent in his right to have a go at him because that goal could have been prevented if he followed his runner.”
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A fifth commented: “Ben White spoke for all of us when he had a word with Zinchenko.”
And a final user responded: “I love this, as long as it doesn’t get physical… Ben has a right to be mad.”
Zinchenko was criticised for his involvement in Taiwo Awoniyi’s late goalCredit: EPA
Arsenal held on for a 2-1 win to move within two points of LiverpoolCredit: AFP More

ARSENAL kept their title hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest this evening.The Gunners have struggled at the City Ground in the past, but they eased past Nuno Espirito Santo’s side on this occasion – even though they struggled to find the net at times.
Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring for ArsenalCredit: Getty
Bukayo Saka doubled Arsenal’s advantageCredit: Getty
After an agonising first half for Mikel Arteta, Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring in the 65th minute from close range.
Bukayo Saka then finished off an excellent counter attack to double the advantage.
Taiwo Awoniyi gave the visitors a fright late in the game, but Arsenal managed to see it through.
Here’s how SunSport’s Emillia Hawkins rated the performance.
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David Raya – 7
Barely touched the ball during the first half and had very little to do in the second.
Couldn’t have done much to prevent Forest’s goal.
Ben White – 7
Brilliant down the right, especially when linking up with Saka in attack.
William Saliba – 6
Didn’t have too much to do from defence in the first half, but made some important interceptions to break down Forest’s counter attack attempts.
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However, he was bullied off the ball by Taiwo Awoniyi before the striker scored for the Reds.
William Saliba was brushed off the ball by Taiwo AwonyiCredit: Reuters
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Gabriel Magalhaes -7
Like Saliba, didn’t have too much to do in the first half but stepped up when needed in defence.
Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7
His movement gave Smith Rowe more freedom to push forward while Arsenal were on the attack.
Perhaps spent a bit too much time on the ball on some occasions, but recovered well.
His quick thinking while taking a throw-in on the left led to Jesus’ opening goal.
Declan Rice – 7
It wasn’t his best performance, but still a positive display from a player that was a potential doubt for this game due to injury.
Emile Smith Rowe – 7
Looked very lively in his first Premier League start since October. 
Emile Smith Rowe put on a positive displayCredit: Getty
Martin Odegaard – 7
Played a crucial role in the build-up to Arsenal’s second goal.
Once again pulled the strings and dominated the midfield.
Bukayo Saka – 8
Missed a few chances during the first half but stepped up when needed to seal the three points for Arsenal.
Gabriel Jesus – 8
After missing two fantastic chances to put the Gunners ahead early in the second half, Jesus popped up in the 65th minute with the decisive goal.
It arguably should’ve been saved by ex-Gooner Matt Turner, but Arsenal fans won’t care.
Gabriel Martinelli – 7
Had a habit of slowing down the play by cutting back while on the attack at times.
Arsenal dominated possession
Substitutes
Kai Havertz (for Smith Rowe, 71) – 7
Made an instant impact after coming on when his clearance kicked off Arsenal’s second goal.
Leandro Trossard (for Martinelli, 78) – 7
Almost scored a worldie from distance shortly after coming on following a great run.
Eddie Nketiah (for Jesus, 78) – 6
Didn’t make much of an impact after being introduced.
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Jorginho (for Odegaard, 90+2) N/A
Not enough time to make an impact.
Jakub Kiwior (for Zinchenko, 90+2) – N/A
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