4 Nottingham Forest transfer matters that Steve Cooper will have to deal with very soon

Steve Cooper’s side earned a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Sheffield United on Tuesday night.

That earned the Reds a place in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium.

The Lancashire club will face Huddersfield Town later this month with a place in the Premier League on the line.

Forest have not played in the top flight since 1999, but are hoping to secure promotion following a remarkable season since Cooper’s arrival in September.

Whatever happens, it will likely be a busy summer ahead for the club.

Here are four transfer matters that Cooper will have to deal with very soon… 

Lewis Grabban and Tobias Figueiredo’s contracts expire at the end of the season.

Both have become useful squad players during Cooper’s time at the club so far. 

Grabban has 12 league goals from 32 appearances this season and has shown he still has that knack for finding the back of the net.

Figueiredo has featured 26 times in the Championship as well, and has performed well when called upon.

A decision will need to be made on both of their futures quickly.

While Forest have utilised the loan market to much success this season, the most attainable player that has come in on a temporary basis is Zinckernagel.

James Garner and Djed Spence are unlikely to remain at the City Ground beyond this season, and Keinan Davis’ future remains uncertain.

But the addition of Zinckernagel could be a solid permanent signing regardless of what division the team competes in next season.

However, an agreement will need to be made with Watford should Forest pursue a permanent switch, and this is the key decision that Cooper will need to mull over in the next few days and weeks.

Johnson has had a standout season with the team, breaking into the