Nottingham Forest may have to unexpectedly enter the transfer market for a first-choice goalkeeper this summer following claims that Brice Samba 'intends to leave' the club after being offered an 'unacceptable' new contract offer.
The 28-year-old was the Reds' semi-final play-off hero after saving three Sheffield United penalties at the City Ground three weeks ago, but claims in The Athletic have put the player's immediate future in doubt. Samba made 45 appearances across all competitions this past season but was benched for three matches in March following a suspension after being shown a straight red card against Stoke City.
Ethan Horvath deputised for that run of six matches before Samba was reinstated. However, the American international, who arrived at the City Ground on a free transfer last summer, could step into the breach once again if Samba does depart.
