Evangelos Marinakis makes Nottingham Forest contract decision as defender transfer stance set out

Evangelos Marinakis has said he is ready to extend boss Steve Cooper’s contract as Nottingham Forest prepare for life in the Premier League.

Cooper has succeeded where many other Reds managers before him have fallen short, in guiding the club back to the top-flight, ending a 23-year absence. His achievement is all the more remarkable given he walked into a dressing room which was at rock-bottom, both in morale and the team’s position in the league table.

The Welshman penned a two-year deal when he arrived at the City Ground last September. But Marinakis’ “top priority” now is said to be to reward Cooper and his coaching staff after victory over Huddersfield Town at Wembley.

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Sheffield United are under “no pressure” to sell Max Lowe this summer, after his Nottingham Forest spell.

The defender has made no secret of his wish to remain at the City Ground, having spent the season on loan at the club. But Blades CEO Stephen Bettis has hinted a bid was rejected from the Reds in the January transfer window, and says boss Paul Heckingbottom will be given time to assess his options.

Lowe made his comeback from injury in Sunday’s promotion decider against Huddersfield Town. After being sidelined since March, he came off the bench for the final 15 minutes as Forest sealed their return to the Premier League with a 1-0 win.

On Lowe’s future, Bettis told YorkshireLive: "It's up to Paul. We have three players in that position.

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Striker Sam Surridge has undergone a groin operation, following the completion of Nottingham Forest’s promotion-winning season.

The 23-year-old has been a key figure for the Reds since his January deadline day move from Stoke City. He has made 23 appearances in the