It is believed Walsall accepted Forest's so far undisclosed offer for Paterson late on Friday night, and Pato has been negotiating with the club this afternoon.
Both Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town we're also monitoring the situation, with Huddersfield already having an initial bid rejected and 'Boro set to make an offer 'within the next 24 hours', however it seems Forest have won out and are set to sign the versatile winger on a three-year contract.