Currently on-loan at Roma in Italy, Ferguson has struggled to win over coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who has openly criticised the young Irishman.
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A return to Brighton this month is likely, though will depend on Roma bringing in a replacement.
The Daily Mail says Forest are ready to take over Ferguson's loan for the second-half of the season.
The Reds have already made room for a new striker signing after sending Arnaud Kalimuendo on-loan to Eintracht Frankfurt this week.