Nottingham Forest is set to offer Ola Aina a substantial pay increase, boosting his weekly salary from £40,000 to £80,000.
The club appears ready to be active in the transfer market, but retaining key players may prove to be its best move. In January, two important players, Murillo and Chris Wood, signed new contracts, reinforcing the squad.
This news is particularly encouraging for Reds fans, especially concerning Aina, as there has been uncertainty regarding the contract status of several top players amid growing interest from other clubs.
The club’s ambition extends beyond new signings, as The Telegraph reports that three of Nuno Espirito Santo’s key starters are in line for new contracts. Aina has been identified as a standout player, and it is expected that he will sign a contract that has been under consideration for months. He has already triggered an additional year that will extend his contract into next season.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure from Liverpool, the club has been keeping an eye on the Nigerian defender, making the signing of a new contract a pressing matter.
Given their performances this season, these players certainly deserve a pay rise, which could elevate them among the club’s top earners. The income gap between the top earners and those in the middle, like Aina, is substantial, but he and Williams could soon approach the £80,000 mark with their new contracts.