HUDDERSFIELD Town have been linked with Nottingham Forest striking talent Joe Garner.

But on the subject of the 22-year-old Huddersfield Town boss Lee Clark was playing his cards close to his chest.

"He is a player we are very much aware of," said the Town boss.

"But that’s the case with hundreds of players because of the scouting network we’ve got."

Blackburn-born Garner began his career at Ewood Park before moving to Carlisle United, firstly on loan and then in a permanent deal.

He was signed by Forest in July 2008 for £1.1m but has found it hard to establish himself at first-team level since the arrival of Billy Davies at the City Ground.