United States star Gio Reyna has named former Manchester City hero Samir Nasri and attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne as his Premier League idols.

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• Reyna joined Forest on loan from Dortmund
• USMNT star asked for Premier League role models
• Attacking midfielder picked Nasri & De Bruyne

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 21-year-old is gearing up for his Premier League debut for Nottingham Forest after joining from Borussia Dortmund on loan before the end of the January transfer window. The English-born USMNT player hailed the Premier League as the best and most entertaining and selected two City figures as his role models.

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  WHAT REYNA SAID

  Asked who is Premier League idols were, he told club media: "I always used to watch Man City growing up. I used to love Samir Nasri. I think he was an amazing player and you know I try to take bits of everyone's game, but Samir Nasri and Kevin De Bruyne now."

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Reyna moves to the City Ground for the rest of the season in an attempt to get more playing time between now and the end of the season. He racked up only 271 minutes across 11 Bundesliga appearances for Dortmund this term and is fighting for a place in the USMNT's Copa America 2024 squad.

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