Nottingham Forest stance on midfielder's contract confirmed as Ethan Horvath enjoys 'luxury' opportunity

Here are the latest Nottingham Forest headlines brought to you by NottinghamshireLive on Monday, February 28.

Nottingham Forest are in discussions with Ryan Yates over a new contract ahead of his current terms expiring next summer.

The 24-year-old's current contract has him tied down to the City Ground until the summer of 2023, but NottinghamshireLive understands that negotiations are underway with Steve Cooper looking to offer him a new deal.

It is understood that Yates' importance on Trentside makes him a valued member of the squad and is also evidence of the growing pathway for players from the Nigel Doughty Academy into the first-team.

Yates sat out Saturday's 2-0 win over Bristol City as Philip Zinckernagel and Cooper said that he - along with stand-in shot-stopper Ethan Horvath - are giving him a "headache" over how he selects the best possible side.

"it's never easy leaving Ryan Yates out, I'll be honest with you. It's never an easy decision," the Forest boss said.

"And it's definitely not an easy conversation, because, for as good a guy he is and as good a professional he is, he's a winner and he does not like sitting in that dugout."

Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Ethan Horvath says it is a “luxury” to play behind such a sound defence.

Horvath is playing in the absence of the suspended Brice Samba and kept his second successive clean sheet as the Reds overcame Bristol City 2-0 at the City Ground thanks to goals from Brennan Johnson and James Garner.

The American is certainly taking his chance with both hands and is set to play again against Sheffield United on Friday as Samba completes his three-match ban.

"I'm very happy," Horvath told the Forest website. "My defence in the last two games have been