With Younes Ebnoutalib not guaranteed a starting place at Eintracht Frankfurt, a return for Nottingham Forest's Arnaud Kalimuendo could make his situation even more difficult and prompt the striker to consider a January departure.

Younes Ebnoutalib has been in impressive form in front of goal this season, scoring eight goals in 11 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt so far. Despite this, the 23-year-old forward has not always been a regular starter.

Eintracht coach Adi Hütter currently favours a 4-2-3-1 formation, meaning either Ebnoutalib or Jonathan Burkardt has had to settle for a place on the bench from time to time.

At the same time, reports suggest that Eintracht Frankfurt are looking to further strengthen their attacking options in January by making another attempt to sign Nottingham Forest's Arnaud Kalimuendo, who scored six goals during a loan spell at the club in the second half of last season.

Should the Frenchman return, Ebnoutalib could fear slipping to third choice up front, potentially limiting his playing time even more and making it more difficult for him to retain his place in Jürgen Klopp's Germany squad.

Although Sport Bild reports that Eintracht are keen to extend Ebnoutalib's contract, the German publication speculates that a move for Kalimuendo could push the striker towards a January exit.

The 23-year-old has been linked with several clubs, including Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur. However, a move abroad doesn't currently appear to be an option, as Ebnoutalib would prefer to remain in the Bundesliga, according to the report.