Contract questions over Nottingham Forest quartet as pundit makes transfer claim

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Regardless of whether or not the Reds achieve promotion this season, it is going to be a busy summer transfer window at the City Ground.

Whether it is pulling together a squad to be competitive in the Premier League or consolidating a squad capable of making another push for promotion, this summer's transfer business will be crucial - and that means the Reds will be thinking carefully over incomings and outgoings.

And when it comes to the latter, the Reds have a number of players who are coming towards the end of their contracts. The next few weeks could prove important when it comes to deciding their futures.

But there remains a question mark over what will happen to some of their teammates who have just a short time left to run on their contracts.

Reds reporter Sarah Clapson has evaluated what will happen to Tobias Figueiredo, Gaetan Bong, Carl Jenkinson and Lewis Grabban.

Nottingham Forest U18s extended their impressive run of form to five games without defeat as they beat Middlesbrough 3-0 at the Nigel Doughty Academy on Saturday afternoon.

Warren Joyce's side have enjoyed some brilliant form in recent weeks with a 2-1 win over table-topping Manchester City as well as a thrilling 4-4 draw with Leeds United. In the FA Youth Cup, meanwhile, the Reds have reached the semi-final stage where they will face Chelsea on April 4.

The Reds' latest victory came courtesy of a brace from Detlef Esapa Osong and a Jack Perkins strike.

Forest U18s' impressive run of form makes them the fourth most in-form team in the Premier League 2 North Division; only Man City, Liverpool and Wolves have better form over the past five games.

The win comes as Forest continue to build towards