A contract dispute may lead to the departure of 26-year-old Scott McKenna from Nottingham Forest. McKenna, who joined the club from Aberdeen in 2020 for £6 million, is out of contract in the summer of 2024. Despite his significant contribution to Forest’s promotion in the 2021/22 season and his improvement in the Premier League last season, he has not been a regular in the squad recently.
The club and McKenna have been unable to agree on a contract extension, and his departure seems likely. Nottingham Forest faces a decision on whether to resolve this matter quickly or risk losing him without compensation next summer. Overseas clubs can negotiate a pre-contract agreement with McKenna in the upcoming January transfer window, potentially leaving Forest with limited options.
While Forest may have alternative options in their squad, this situation reflects poorly on the club, as McKenna has been a dedicated servant over the past three years and played a pivotal role during their promotion season. It suggests that the club needs to improve in certain areas despite its recent progress on and off the pitch.
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