Forest focused on new Neco Williams deal amid Spurs talks

Nottingham Forest are resolved to keep Neco Williams despite late interest from Tottenham Hotspur, with exploratory discussions over the full-back having taken place, as reported on Tuesday.

Sami Mokbel understands that Forest are not contemplating a sale at this stage and are instead focusing on negotiating a new contract for the Wales international. The club’s priority is to secure his future rather than pursue any outside proposals.

The contact is characterised as exploratory rather than advanced. In practical terms, that points to early conversations to gauge the landscape, with no indication of a formal bid from Spurs or any agreement between the clubs or with the player.

Forest’s stance suggests that any approach would need a clear change in position to progress. Moving Williams on does not feature in their current plans, and efforts to secure a renewed deal would be designed to quell outside interest and give certainty around his status.

No terms, timelines or valuation are specified in the piece.

For Tottenham, the picture amounts to preliminary contact rather than an active negotiation, and any renewed move would likely depend on Forest softening their position or talks over an extension failing to advance. As it stands, the initiative remains with Forest, who appear intent on retention over sale.