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Nottingham Forest pressing ahead in bid to sign Ivory Coast forward Maxwel Cornet amid interest from Everton and Fulham

Nottingham Forest have revived their bid to sign Maxwel Cornet from Burnley.

The Ivory Coast international has a £17.5million release clause but Everton and Fulham have been proposing loans or £5m up front with £20m next summer.

Despite Burnley's relegation, Cornet impressed at the club, scoring nine goals across the season.

Nottingham Forest have rejoined Fulham and Everton in pursuing Burnley's Maxwel Cornet

Nottingham Forest have rejoined Fulham and Everton in pursuing Burnley's Maxwel Cornet

Cornet impressed despite Burnley's relegation, scored nine goals in 28 games for the Clarets

Forest are pressing ahead with their offer but a deal for Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis now looks to be off.