Chris Wood’s stance on signing new Nottingham Forest deal revealed

Chris Wood is happy at Nottingham Forest and is prepared to sign a new deal at the club, sources have told Football Insider.

The 32-year-old has started the 2024-25 campaign in stunning form, hitting seven goals in nine Premier League games.

Wood is currently out of contract at the end of this season and can thus explore a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs in January.

The New Zealand international is in a strong position to secure an exit due to his contract situation and incredible early-season form.

But Forest are keen to avoid that scenario and keep him on for the long term despite his advancing years.

Sources say Wood is happy at the City Ground and there is a willingness from all parties to get a deal done.

Wood ready to sign new Nottingham Forest deal

The 32-year-old joined Forest from Newcastle on an initial loan in January 2023 which later became a reported £15million permanent switch.

He hit 15 goals in 35 appearances across all competitions for the Midlands club last term as they preserved their Premier League status.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side now sit seventh in the table in the new season – thanks in no small part to Wood’s scintillating goalscoring form.