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The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
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. 3 Nottingham Forest have penned a new deal with Willy Boly Credit: Getty 3 Some fans are baffled as to why Emmanuel Dennis remains on the books Credit: Getty 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. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 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. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 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. Taiwo Awoniyi seen for first time since horror injury as he receives hero's welcome at Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea 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. 3 Harry Toffolo has left Forest and is now a free agent Credit: PA 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."
Scotsman
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers transfer target has exit confirmed as 'embarks on new chapter' hint dropped
Left-back one of a number of Rangers transfer targets reported over past few days Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Nottingham Forest have confirmed that reported Rangers transfer target Harry Toffolo has left the club after his contract at the City Ground expired. Toffolo, who operates as a left-back, is one of a number of players linked with Rangers since the arrival of Russell Martin as head coach last week. The 29-year-old Englishman has been at Forest for the past three years and has also played for Huddersfield Town, Lincoln City, Millwall and Norwich. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rangers currently have Jefte and Ridvan Yilmaz as options at left-back, although the latter has been persistently linked with a move back to his homeland Turkey. Reported Rangers transfer target Harry Toffolo played 57 games for Nottingham Forest. | Getty Images Martin is keen to bring in his own players ahead of Rangers' Champions League qualification campaign, which begins in mid-July. As well as Toffolo, the Ibrox side has been linked with Leicester defender Conor Coady, Southampton playmaker Flynn Downes and Maccabi Tel Aviv striker Dor Turgeman. A statement on Toffolo from Nottingham Forest read: 'Nottingham Forest can confirm that Harry Toffolo will depart the Club upon the expiration of his contract this summer. 'Since his arrival from Huddersfield Town in 2022, Toffolo has made an invaluable contribution not only on the pitch, but also off it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad '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. 'Toffolo also attended a number of Community Trust's Soccer Schools visits, helping to inspire the next generation of aspiring footballers, and his off-the-pitch contributions were rightly recognised as he was named the Club's PFA Community Champion in the 2023/24 season. 'Toffolo, who made a total of 57 appearances for Forest, produced an outstanding goal-line clearance in Forest's 2-1 away victory at Tottenham Hotspur in April – a win that proved to be crucial in the Reds' pursuit of European football for the first time in 30 years. 'The defender's first and only goal for the Club in a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in December 2023 meant that he has scored in each of England's top four divisions, outlining his impressive rise up the footballing pyramid.
