Newly-promoted Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest have moved closer to extending the contract of manager Steve Cooper this summer, according to a report.
The Welshman oversaw a remarkable turnaround at the City Ground during the 2021-22 Championship campaign, after taking over from Chris Hughton back in September.
Forest found themselves at the foot of the table following a dreadful opening to the campaign under Hughton, but Cooper's appointment proved a turning point, with the Welshman leading the club to promotion via the playoffs.
The achievement ended Forest's 23-year wait for a return to England's top flight, and the Reds are now looking to tie down the future of the 42-year-old with a new contract in the coming weeks, according to The Telegraph.
The report suggests that an agreement is close between Cooper and his employers, with the boss flying out to Athens to meet with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis to discuss transfer plans ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.
Talks over the contract extension are expected to advance during the meeting between the two, and Cooper is expected to commit his long-term future to the Reds, with his current deal expiring in just 12 months time.
The Welshman had a brief period of unemployment before taking over in the East Midlands, having left Swansea City after two seasons at the helm in South Wales last summer.
