Nottingham Forest, along with other Premier League clubs including Everton, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, and Fulham, have made inquiries into the situation of Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The 28-year-old English right-back has five caps for his country. He joined Lyon in August 2023 and made 30 appearances in Ligue 1 during the 2025/2026 season, scoring one goal and providing four assists. His current club is happy with the player, but sources indicate the Ligue 1 club would be prepared to consider offers for a suitable fee, particularly as he has just 12 months left on his contract. Sources suggest that while no formal bids have been submitted yet, discussions are intensifying as clubs consider a move. The player, whose current Transfermarkt market value is €10.00m, is believed to be open-minded about his future. While happy in France, he could find it difficult to refuse an opportunity to return to the Premier League for a suitable project.