Why Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer could be big 'piece of the jigsaw' for Nottingham ForestLatest Nottingham Forest news as Reds legend, Stuart Pearce, discusses potential January transfer business at the City GroundView Image Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is wanted by Nottingham Forest (Image: Getty)Club legend Stuart Pearce is convinced signing Jean-Philippe Mateta would be a crucial piece of the puzzle for Nottingham Forest. "If Mateta comes and delivers what we've seen over the last year or so from Palace, I think that could be a piece of the jigsaw that would suit Forest brilliantly. They need someone to hold the ball up, run in behind and to score goals, and I think Mateta has proved that he can do that." Get all the Nottingham Forest latest via our Facebook pageIgor Jesus has led the line for Forest for much of this term in the absence of last season's top scorer, Chris Wood. Get breaking Forest news sent direct to your phone Join our Nottingham Forest WhatsApp group and get the latest breaking news, interviews and opinion sent straight to your phone, plus matchday team news and live updates of all the action.