The Daily Mail says both Premier League clubs are scouting Mulligan leading up to the winter market.
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Mulligan, 23, was man-of-the-match for Hibs' 3-0 win against Falkirk on the weekend.
The midfielder has a deal at Easter Road to 2029.
Forest and Leeds are in the market for a new midfielder next month and are active in the Scottish Premiership market.