Aina’s contract will include a significant pay rise, to reflect the form he has shown since joining as a free agent when his contract at Torino expired in the summer of 2023. Wood turns 33 in December but believes he has plenty of fuel left in the tank and would like to agree a long-term deal.

Aina's current deal is due to expire next summer but Forest are in advanced negotiations with his camp over an extension on 'significantly' improved terms. That is in order to avoid any interested parties entering the fray in January to attempt to secure the services of the Nigeria international.

Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions with full-back Ola Aina over a new contract. The 28-year-old Nigeria international's current deal runs out in the summer, meaning he will be free to negotiate with overseas clubs from January.

Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions with defender Ola Aina over a contract extension. The 28-year-old is expected to secure a significant pay rise as part of the prospective deal, which will reflect the impact the Nigeria international has made since joining the club in July 2023.

Nottingham Forest remain optimistic Ola Aina will sign a brand new contract, DAILY POST reports. Aina’s current contract will expire at the end of the season which would have meant him leaving as a free agent.