Nottingham Forest announce retained list with fans in disbelief at players set to stay
NOTTINGHAM FOREST have announced their retained list - and fans are baffled that one player is still with the club.
Nuno Santo's side enjoyed a stunning Premier League campaign in 2024/25.
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Nottingham Forest have penned a new deal with Willy Boly
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Some fans are baffled as to why Emmanuel Dennis remains on the books
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The Portuguese boss masterminded a
Experienced centre-back
Former Wales international keeper Wayne Hennessey is also in talks with the club over extending his stay.
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But one forgotten name among the retained players jumped out to fans.
Striker
He has made just 25 appearances across all competitions for Forest, scoring twice.
Dennis spent last season out loan at Blackburn Rovers.
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The move followed temporary spells at Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir and former side
Dennis' contract runs until June 2026 - but some fans claim it is already time to move him on.
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One fan fumed: "Can we just rip up the Dennis contract please and pay him off."
Another agreed on X: "Financially, it makes sense to give Dennis away for free if anyone will take him."
A third added: "Probably 10 of the retained list also need to depart this summer in some shape or form."
Forest also penned an emotional goodbye to
Toffolo is the only player to depart the City Ground on a free transfer this summer.
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Harry Toffolo has left Forest and is now a free agent
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The full-back arrived from Huddersfield after
A statement read: "Since his arrival from Huddersfield Town in 2022, Toffolo has made an invaluable contribution not only on the pitch, but also off it.
"Last year, the 29-year-old was named as an ambassador for Tricky to Talk – Nottingham Forest Community Trust's mental health programme – having attended several Tricky Hubs and Bottled Up Blokes sessions, speaking about his own history with mental health whilst actively listening to participants who share similar struggles.
"As he embarks on a new chapter, everyone at the Club sends their sincere thanks to Harry for his outstanding contribution to Nottingham Forest and wishes him every success for the future."
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