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Nottingham Forest have sent a big warning to Manchester City to stay away from Ola Aina as they are set to renew his contract.
Nottingham Forest is reportedly confident of securing a new long-term contract with Ola Aina, despite recent links to Manchester City, according to sources speaking to Football Insider.
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Aina's current contract expires at the end of the 2024-2025 season, prompting negotiations with Forest. While the club believes they are close to reaching an agreement, interest from Manchester City has emerged, with The Sun reporting Aina as a potential replacement for Kyle Walker.
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A move to Manchester City could be enticing for Aina. However, Forest may be able to offer him something City can't, the possibility of European football next season, potentially even Champions League football, given their current league position.
How importance is Aina to Forest?
Since joining Forest in 2023, initially on a one-year deal that was subsequently extended, Aina has become an important player in the team.
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He's a popular figure in the dressing room and has established himself as the undisputed first-choice right-back.
Aina's impressive performances have garnered recognition, including a place in Jamie Carragher's Team of the Season so far. He has played in 19 Premier League matches this season, scoring two goals and consistently playing the entire 90 minutes.
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Forest's Strong Position
Nottingham Forest is currently in the second-place position in the league, which contrasts with Manchester City's recent struggles and their current sixth-place standing. This strong position gives Forest additional leverage in their efforts to retain the services of versatile Super Eagles defender Ola Aina.
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