Ola Aina one of four Nottingham Forest players free to leave at end of season

Nottingham Forest has yet to decide on the future of four players whose contracts are set to expire at the end of the the 2024/25 season

Not many would have predicted that Nottingham Forest would be sitting pretty in the Premier League top four places after 24 games. In just their third season back in the top flight, the club is enjoying a sensational run of form with 14 wins, 5 losses, and 4 draws in the 2024-25 campaign.

This success can be attributed to the club’s smart signings and effective player management. After a number of windows of a scatter-gun approach, Forest kept their cards close to their chest in January.

Forest had a relatively quiet January transfer window, with retaining key players in their squad the priority. The club has successfully negotiated new deals with some of their key players like Chris Wood and Murillo.

While it seems the club have their bases covered, there are a few players whose contracts are set to expire in the summer. Below, we take a detailed look at the four players whose futures at the club remain uncertain…

Ola Aina

The Nigerian footballer joined the club back in July 2023 and has played 46 games for the club so far. Initially signed on a one-year deal, Aina’s contract was extended for an additional year in 2024.

His current contract is set to expire again this summer, but it includes an automatic one-year extension clause that the club can trigger. Reports suggest that Forest is likely to exercise this option and is keen to retain him beyond that as well.

However, it’s worth noting that no formal agreement has been reached yet. The club will need to act quickly to secure his services beyond this season, or Aina could leave as a free agent.