Sources: Nottingham Forest to block key exit, Euro club wants deal in last year of star's contract

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(Credit: Imago) Wed 8 April 2026 7:45, UK Nottingham Forest have no intention of entertaining a sale of goalkeeper Matz Sels amid interest from Club Brugge, sources have told Football Insider.However, it is understood that the Belgian giants could be able to strike a deal for the 34-year-old if the Reds are relegated from the Premier League at the end of the season. Sources say that Forest view Sels as one of the best ‘keepers in the division, but they do not have total security regarding his future, as he is set to enter the final year of his contract this summer.

Forest’s transfer plans will be heavily dictated by which division they find themselves in for 2026-27, but they have no intention of losing key players if they survive relegation. 🔄 Nottingham Forest Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Nottingham Forest boardroom. VISIT THE FOREST TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Club Brugge may be able to tempt Matz SelsSels has been a key player for Forest since his arrival from Strasbourg in January 2023, and he has regained the starting spot at the City Ground.

Sels’ position in the pecking order at Forest is clear, but like many key members of their squad, the picture surrounding his future will look very different if the team go down.Nottingham Forest re-join race to sign Hayden HackneyFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider earlier this week that Forest are keen to sign Hayden Hackney once again this summer, having previously been linked with a move for the Middlesbrough star back in January. He has been a long-term target for the likes of Manchester United and West Ham, and Brown suggested that Forest feel he has been the best midfielder in the Championship this season.