Everton enters talks with Nottingham Forest for Ola Aina

Everton has reportedly opened discussions with Nottingham Forest regarding a potential late transfer for Nigerian international defender Ola Aina. The 29-year-old right-back, who has earned 48 caps for Nigeria, is being targeted by Everton to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes.

While Aina has been a consistent performer for Forest, the recent signing of Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace has raised questions about his future role. Munoz’s arrival may impact Aina’s playing time, particularly as manager Oliver Glasner utilizes a 3-4-2-1 formation that favors specific wing-back attributes.

Despite the interest from Everton, some reports suggest Nottingham Forest has ‘absolutely no intention’ of selling the full-back before the deadline, maintaining that Aina remains a part of the manager’s plans for the upcoming season.