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According to reports over the weekend, 23-year-old Paterson, who was used mainly as a substitute last season, and has a deal at Forest taking him up to the summer of 2018, is on a list of targets drawn up by the Elland Road club as they seek to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2015/16 Sky Bet Championship campaign.
Leeds join Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers as interested parties with Walsall said to have a stake in any future transfer with 15% believed to be heading their way.