Neco Williams attracts interest from Newcastle and Manchester United
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 6:59 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams is attracting significant interest from Premier League clubs, particularly Newcastle and Manchester United. Currently engaged in negotiations over a new contract with Forest, Williams has three years remaining on his current deal. Forest aims to reward the 25-year-old for his performances, but interest from rivals could complicate negotiations. He joined the club in July 2022 for £12 million and has made over 150 appearances since.
- •Neco Williams is in talks for a new contract with Nottingham Forest.
- •Newcastle and Manchester United have expressed interest in Williams.
- •Williams has three years left on his current contract.
- •He has made over 150 appearances for Forest since joining in July 2022.
- 9:04 AMESPN — Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Newcastle eye N...
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — Forest's Williams eyed by Premier League clubs
"Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs, with Newcastle among the teams interested in the Wales international. Williams is currently in talks over a new deal with Forest - but a number of top-flight rivals are keen on the 25-year-old. It is understood Newcastle and Manchester United are among the clubs to have registered an interest in Williams while talks over a new contract continue.
"Manchester United are interested in Nottingham Forest's Neco Williams, but they could face competition to sign him. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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External links- ESPNJul 10, 2026, 9:04 AMTransfer rumors, news: Man United, Newcastle eye N...
Manchester United are interested in Nottingham Forest's Neco Williams, but they could face competition to sign him. Transfer Talk has the latest.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 6:59 AMForest's Williams eyed by Premier League clubs
Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs, with Newcastle among the teams interested in the Wales international. Williams is currently in talks over a new deal with Forest - but a number of top-flight rivals are keen on the 25-year-old. It is understood Newcastle and Manchester United are among the clubs to have registered an interest in Williams while talks over a new contract continue.
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