Nottingham Forest have to make Ibrahim Sangare contract decision as Vitor Pereira talks accelerate
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Credit: Imago Wed 27 May 2026 7:15, UK Nottingham Forest must offer Ibrahim Sangare a new deal now that the season has ended to prove that they are set to back Vitor Pereira as he edges closer to signing fresh terms.The Reds avoided relegation by five points with a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on Sunday to continue their strong recent home form.Pereira was able to transform their fortunes following his appointment in February, with Forest suffering just one loss in their final 10 Premier League outings to secure survival.He championed Sangare and made the Ivorian midfielder one of his key men towards the end of the season, with clubs now reportedly interested in his services ahead of the summer window.Forest’s finances will be massively boosted by staying in the Premier League, and they should tie Sangare down to a new deal as soon as possible now that the season is done and dusted. 💰 Nottingham Forest Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, Evangelos Marinakis’ investment, and PSR developments at the City Ground. VISIT THE FOREST FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Ibrahim Sangare deserves a new Nottingham Forest contract alongside PereiraPereira is set to be offered a new contract by Forest so that his terms better reflect the stellar job he has done at the City Ground in the last few months.The Reds have still struggled in comparison to last season, with key midfielder Elliot Anderson likely to leave for a hefty fee this summer, as a result.Appearances28Minutes played2080Goal contributions4Successful pass %86.8%Duels won per 904.8Tackles per 902.55Clearances per 902.16Sangare’s 2025-26 PL statsAnderson and Sangare have been Pereira’s most utilised midfield pairing behind Morgan Gibbs-White, so losing the former means they must do all they can to keep hold of the Ivorian this summer.He has two years left to run on his current deal at 28-years-old, so doubts could start to emerge around his future next year if he does not sign fresh terms.Several clubs are already eyeing Sangare ahead of the upcoming transfer window, so it makes sense for Forest to not only keep Pereira happy, but also make a statement of intent by tying him down for at least another season.Which clubs have registered an interest in Sangare?According to Football Insider’s sources, Man United are keeping tabs on Sangare as they aim to bolster Michael Carrick’s midfield options.Ian Wright recently urged United to make a move for Sangare on the Stick to Football podcast, but that deal was believed to be relying on the Reds being relegated this season.They have stayed up, and so he seems more likely to stay, but interest has continued to arise as Besiktas line up a move for the 28-year-old.These links to his services prove exactly why Forest must accelerate talks with Sangare to get him tied down to a new deal for the foreseeable future.
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