TBR Football understand Liverpool and Manchester City are keeping a close eye on Ola Aina – who is shining for Nottingham Forest.
The Nigeria international has helped Nottingham Forest to third in the Premier League – starting all 28 games for the Reds as Nuno Espirito Santo aims to bring UEFA Champions League football to the City Ground.
| Position | Team | Played MP |
Won W |
Drawn D |
Lost L |
For GF |
Against GA |
Diff GD |
Points Pts |
 LiverpoolLiverpool |
29 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 69 | 27 | 42 | 70 | |
| 2 |  ArsenalArsenal |
28 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 52 | 24 | 28 | 55 |
| 3 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest |
28 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 45 | 33 | 12 | 51 |
| 4 |  ChelseaChelsea |
28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 53 | 36 | 17 | 49 |
In those 28 appearances, the man born in Southwark has scored two goals and provided one assist, including a remarkable strike against West Ham.
“I was knackered so I thought I might as well hit it!”
The science behind Ola Aina’s wonder goal v West Ham 😅 pic.twitter.com/kiY5GG3Xc4
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 5, 2024
Now, sources have told TBR Football what Liverpool and Manchester City are thinking about Ola Aina amidst his stunning campaign with Nottingham Forest.
Manchester City and Liverpool have become huge admirers of Ola Aina
Graeme Bailey – Chief Correspondent at TBR Football – has now been informed that the Nottingham Forest No.34 could replace either Kyle Walker or Trent Alexander-Arnold, if the latter does leave Anfield for Real Madrid.
We understand Nottingham Forest are working hard on a new contract for Aina – with his current deal expiring this summer – although if an agreement cannot be reached between now and then, the Reds do hold an option to extend his terms by 12 months to continue discussions.
Nottingham Forest hope to persuade the 28-year-old to commit to a long-term contract.
TBR Football also understand that Aina – who Chelsea sold to Torino for £8.7m in June 2019 – is being monitored by clubs in the Saudi Pro League.
Despite that, Nottingham Forest are confident about keeping the Londoner at the City Ground.
Jeremie Frimpong also an option for Liverpool and Manchester City
Aina is not the only right-back being considered by the Citizens and the Reds.
TBR Football are also aware that Manchester City and Liverpool like Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen.
WOW JEREMIE FRIMPONG THAT IS INCREDIBLE! 🤯🤩 pic.twitter.com/RB5hJJ8g4l
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) February 10, 2024
The Netherlands international has developed into a superstar over in Germany, scoring 14 goals and providing ten assists in 47 appearances last season as Xabi Alonso almost guided Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten treble.
