By Daily Sports Nigeria on January 10, 2025

English Premier League champions Manchester City are confident of signing in-form Nigeria International Ola Aina from Nottingham Forest this January, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The versatile full-back has been impressive for the Tricky Tree this season and his scintillating performance has attracted attention from multiple clubs with the Cityzens among the clubs interested in his signature.

The 28-year-old, whose current deal expires at the end of the 2024/25 season, can now negotiate with non-English clubs, with City and Turkish champions Galatasaray both interested in securing his services.

City are reportedly considering the Nigerian as a potential replacement for veteran right-back Kyle Walker, who has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo recently expressed his desire to retain the Nigeria defender.

In a new development, per Manchester Iconic, the Cityzens are growing increasingly confident that they can land Aina.

“Man City have been taking a serious look at whether it would be possible to agree to a surprise January deal for Ola Aina,” the publication wrote.

“There is growing confidence that they may be able to convince him to leave Nottingham Forest despite being involved in contract talks.

The Chelsea academy graduate has been in impressive form this season, starting all 20 Premier League games and helping Forest climb to third place with 40 points, showcasing his attacking prowess with goals against West Ham and Brentford.

His performances, including a crucial goal-line clearance in Forest’s shock 1-0 win at Liverpool, earned him a place in Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher’s Team of the Season so far, with his stats outshining potential City target Robinson – scoring five goals in 75 EPL appearances compared to Robinson’s zero in 120.

Source Punch Ng

Posted January 10, 2025

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