Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina hopeful for Champions League as club pursues Feyenoord right‑back

Ola Aina Nottingham Forest Champions League Givairo Read Oliver Glasner

Nigeria international defender Ola Aina said he believes Nottingham Forest can qualify for the UEFA Champions League this season, citing the appointment of new manager Oliver Glasner and a stronger squad after a relegation‑battle 2025/26 campaign that saw him miss 28 matches through injury.

At the same time, Forest have submitted an improved €21 million bid for Feyenoord’s 19‑year‑old full‑back Givairo Read, a player also linked with Manchester City and Bayern Munich. The club’s push for Read is intended to reinforce the right‑back position and could increase competition for Aina’s place in the starting lineup.

Entities: Feyenoord · Givairo Read · Nottingham Forest · Ola Aina · Oliver Glasner

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'We can do it' - Aina backs Nottingham Forest for Champions League push this season [www.gistreel.com]

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Nottingham Forest's transfer activity gives Aina cause for concern [www.pulsesports.ng]

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