Nottingham Forest Salaries 2025/26

Premier League

Top Earner: M. Gibbs-White (€6.6M)

Lowest Earner: Z. Abbott (€750K)

M. Gibbs-White

Top Earner

Z. Abbott

Lowest Earner

Player Salaries

Estimated yearly salaries.

Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

Top Defender Out-earns Entire Attack

The highest-paid player in defense, center-back Nikola Milenković (€6.3M), earns more than any forward at the club. The top-earning attackers, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood, are both on €5.4M.

Two Right-Backs Cost More Than Star

The combined salaries of right-backs Neco Williams (€3.9M) and Ola Aina (€3.6M) total €7.5M per year. This figure is higher than the salary of the club's single top earner, Morgan Gibbs-White (€6.6M).

Young Center-Back Earns Double Veteran

23-year-old center-back Murillo earns an annual salary of €4.5M. This is nearly double the €2.4M salary of 35-year-old veteran center-back Willy Boly.

The €2.4 Million Club

Five players from three different positions share the exact same salary of €2.4M per year. This group includes goalkeepers Matz Sels and John Victor, defender Willy Boly, and midfielders Elliot Anderson and James McAtee.

Goalkeeper Matches Forwards' Pay

Goalkeeper Stefan Ortega's €3.0M salary is identical to that of two center-forwards, Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi. Central midfielder Ryan Yates is also part of this €3.0M salary group.

Forest's Clear Salary Tiers

The squad's wages are structured into distinct tiers. An elite group earning over €6M includes Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenković. A second tier of high earners between €4.2M-€5.4M features players like Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood, and Murillo. The majority of the squad falls into a core group earning between €2.1M and €3.9M.

Defender and Midfielder on Identical Pay

Center-back Murillo and defensive midfielder Ibrahim Sangaré are on the exact same annual salary of €4.5M.

Attackers Share Top Forward Spot

The highest salary in the attack is shared by two players. Winger Callum Hudson-Odoi and center-forward Chris Wood both earn €5.4M per year, making them the joint-highest-paid forwards at the club.

Milenković Leads Defensive Wages

The highest-paid defender at the club is center-back Nikola Milenković, with an annual salary of €6.3M. He is also the second-highest earner in the entire squad.

Gibbs-White is The Top Earner

The club's highest-paid player is attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. His annual salary is €6.6M.

Transfer rumour salaries: Krejčí, Hackney, Charles and others

Latest reported salary figures for players linked with a move to the club.

No exact salary or wage figures were reported for any incoming transfer rumour players at Nottingham Forest.

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Potential wage savings if Morgan Gibbs-White and Murillo leave

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Morgan Gibbs-White, currently earning €6.6M/year, is linked with a move to Manchester United. Murillo, with a salary of €4.5M/year, is attracting interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool. Dan Ndoye, earning €5.1M/year, is rumoured to be moving to Napoli or Inter. Ibrahim Sangaré, who earns €4.5M/year, is linked with Beşiktaş. Dilane Bakwa, earning €4.2M/year, is linked with Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Matz Sels, currently on €2.4M/year, could move to Club Brugge.

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