Johannesburg - Skysports.com understands Nottingham Forest and Millwall are battling it out for South Africa ace Siphiwe Tshabalala.

The winger, who scored the opening goal of Soccer World Cup finals, has been invited over on trial by both clubs.

The 26-year-old currently plies his trade in his homeland with Kaizer Chiefs, but is thought to be keen on a move to England.

A number of clubs are interested in signing the midfielder and Tshabalala is expected to stay in the country until the end of the month to see what offers come his way.

The Bafana Bafana star is training with Nottingham Forest this week so that Billy Davis can cast an eye over him and Millwall are thought to have invited him for a similar stint next week.

If Tshabalala impresses during his time at the two clubs they could step up their interest in the winger before the close of the transfer window.