Ola Aina: Key Figure for "Nottingham Forest" in "AS Roma"'s Spotlight

AS Roma is considering strengthening their defensive lineup by potentially acquiring Ola Aina from Nottingham Forest, who is impressing in the Premier League. Deal details and interests from other clubs are under discussion.

Defender from "Nottingham Forest", Ola Aina, has caught the interest of "AS Roma", with talks surfacing in the Italian sports scene about the club's potential pursuit of the Nigerian player in the upcoming winter window. Aina, who moved to "Nottingham" on a free transfer in 2023, has managed to impress with his performances in the Premier League.

The 28-year-old has reliably manifested himself on both flanks, becoming an indispensable component in Nuno Espirito Santo's squad, who aims to maintain their second-place standing on the league table, just six points shy of leaders "Liverpool". To date, Aina has appeared in all 21 championship matches, confidently handling both the left and right defensive positions.

Rumors have it that "Roma" is contemplating a swap deal where Nicola Zalewski could head to England, with Aina moving to the Italian capital. The defender's value is appraised between €10 million and €15 million, attracting the Italian giant's interest.

It's not just "Roma" eyeing Aina. "Manchester City" and "Liverpool" are also showing interest, looking to potentially reinforce the right-back positions for the upcoming summer transfer window.

For "Manchester City", the situation with Kyle Walker, who is now 34, may lead to him becoming a free agent. Meanwhile, "Liverpool" faces uncertainty regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold due to rumors of a potential move to "Real Madrid". Regardless, "Nottingham's" success in competing for a Champions League place cannot fail to please fans.

Nonetheless, the rising valuation of the defender might compel "Nottingham" to face a tough decision, especially considering the active interest from Europe's leading clubs.