Nottingham Forest is still hopeful. Ola Aina is going to sign a new deal.

Aina would have been a free agent if his current contract had not expired at the end of the current campaign.

The Nigerian international is reportedly close to signing a new contract with Forest that will increase his salary significantly, according to The Athletic.

Last summer, the 28-year-old signed a free move to the Tricky Trees.

Prior to the current season, the Premier League team exercised the one-year option in his contract.

In 34 league games for Nuno Espirito Santo’s team, he has scored twice.