Nottingham Forest to offer new contract to former Liverpool defender
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Nottingham Forest are looking to build on a bittersweet 2025/26 campaign by tying down one of their key performers. Image Credits: Imago ImagesNottingham Forest are looking to build on a bittersweet 2025/26 campaign by tying down one of their key performers.Having secured their Premier League status for another season, Forest can take pride in avoiding the drop, even if the mood was dampened by a heavy Europa League semi-final defeat to Aston Villa.And it looks like they are already planning for another season in the topflight, with the BBC’s Sami Mokbel reporting that former Liverpool right-back Neco Williams in line for an improved contract at the City Ground.Williams joined Forest from Liverpool in 2022 for £17 million, following a successful loan spell at Fulham in the Championship.
During his time at Liverpool, Williams struggled to establish himself as a regular first-team player, making just 33 appearances across all competitions over three seasons.The move to Forest has proven transformative for his career, and is now a Premier League-proven player who has made over 100 appearances for Forest.Sami Mokbel reports although Williams has three years left on his deal signed in 2025 – Forest want to dissuade interested clubs this summer:“Nottingham Forest have opened talks with Neco Williams over a new contract extension, amid growing Premier League interest in the full-back.”“The 25-year-old has been a key player for Forest this season, playing 51 times for the club so far and also wearing the captains armband recently, with his performances attracting admiration from rival teams.”“The Wales international still has three years to run on his current deal, which he signed last summer, but it is understood discussions over an improved contact are underway.”It’s added that Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester United and Everton are all thought to have quietly sounded out Forest to gauge Williams’ situation ahead of the summer window.Any fresh contract at Forest will only reinforce the notion that his decision to leave Anfield was the right one, with the former Liverpool defender now positioned as a cornerstone of a club determined to turn Premier League survival and European heartbreak into a platform for something more stable and ambitious. Neco Willliams Nottingham Forest