Nottingham Forest boosted by more good news as three star players close in on new deals
Nottingham Forest plan to activate a one-year contract extension on defender Ola Aina's contract, talkSPORT understands.
Forest fans can breathe a little easier as the club moves forward with exciting news regarding three star players.
The high-flying Tricky Trees are also in advanced talks with their top scorer Chris Wood and influential advocate Murillo.
Both players are willing to commit their future to the club.
With Aina The current contract will expire at the end of the season, the club are immersed in talks to secure him a long-term contract.
His contractual situation has not gone unnoticed, drawing the attention of football giants such as city of manchester.
City reportedly view him as a potential successor to the struggling team. Kyle Walker.
European clubs have also expressed their interest, including AS Roma.
Aina has started all 20 of Forest's league games this season and is undoubtedly in the midst of the best form of his career, playing a vital role in propelling the team to third place in the Premier League.
He is a player that both the club and its fans are determined to keep.
Manager Nuno Holy Spirit has promised to maintain the team's stability during the January transfer window.
Despite the uncertainties surrounding Aina's future, she shows her dedication to the team's success.
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Having joined Forest in the summer of 2023 after parting ways with TurinAina had an immediate impact.
He scored his first goal for the club during a triumphant 2–0 victory over Villa Aston on City Grounds.
The club and fans expect him to be at the club for the foreseeable future given his undoubted impact.
Wood joined Forest in January 2023 after limited first-team opportunities at Newcastle.
He initially joined on loan until the end of the season, but his performances soon earned him a permanent move in June for £15m.
His notable contribution included an impressive hat-trick on Boxing Day in a 3-1 away win against Newcastle UnitedEdit.
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Making him the fourth player in Premier League history to achieve such a feat against his former club, alongside the likes of Andy Cole.
In the 2023–24 season, Wood emerged as Nottingham Forest's top scorer, scoring 15 goals in 35 appearances in all competitions.
He also made history by becoming the club's top scorer in the Premier League in December 2024.
eclipsing Bryan Roy with the decisive goal in a thrilling 3-2 victory manchester united. This milestone was particularly sweet as it secured Forest's first win at Old Trafford since 1994.
Murillo, who joined Forest with high hopes in August 2023 on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee reported to be €12 million plus possible add-ons, quickly became a cornerstone of the team, earning the Forest's title 2023. 24th player of the season.
As long as Aina, Wood and Murillo continue to shine, securing new contracts for all three would certainly be a huge boost for the team and the coach.
With Forest at the top, having won their last five games, they sit just behind Arsenal on goal difference.
Trick trees play luton city on Saturday, January 11 at the FA Third round of Cup.
