Liverpool are considering a move for Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina as a potential replacement for vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid. According to reports from CaughtOffside, the Reds are closely monitoring the Nottingham Forest full-back, who has impressed in the Premier League this season and could be available on a free transfer this summer.
The 28-year-old is also attracting strong interest from Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur, as per the reports. Additionally, Aina has been linked with Manchester City as a potential replacement for Kyle Walker. Amid all the interest, Forest are keen to retain Aina and are currently in discussions over a new long-term deal.
The EPL side have been in advanced discussions to extend Aina’s contract, whose current deal expires at the end of the current season. He joined them from Italian side Torino in the summer of 2023 for just €3.50m. This season, Aina has featured in 30 Premier League matches for Nottingham Forest, scoring twice and providing one assist before his momentum was halted by an injury against Manchester United earlier this month.
Aside from that, he has established himself as a key figure in Nuno’s team. According to statistics from WhoScored, Aina was ranked the best ball-winner in defensive areas across Europe’s top five leagues. He is currently recovering from a calf injury and is expected to return before the end of the season.
Aina’s impressive performances have caught the attention of several top clubs, and it remains to be seen whether Nottingham Forest can retain him or if he will make a move to a bigger club. With his contract set to expire, the negotiations between Aina and Forest will be closely watched in the coming weeks.