The Forest head coach's comments come a week after he said the club have a “major problem” after the summer window.

Nottingham Forest have a agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign James McAtee, sources have told ESPN. The 22-year-old is set to move to the City Ground for a deal worth up to £30 million ($40.1m). City have also included a sell-on clause and buy-back option in the agreement.

Lewis’s current contract, signed off the back of his breakthrough season two summers ago, still has another three years left to run. But the new deal will extend things to 2030. Rico Lewis is set to commit his future to Manchester City after being chased by Nottingham Forest during this summer’s transfer window.

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Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Gibbs-White whips a free-kick into the hosts' box, but the ball somehow evades everybody before skimming away harmlessly for a throw-in.

Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs. Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1) GK: Ederson —The Brazilian has not been at his best this season, but he remains Guardiola's first-choice keeper.

Manchester City made one change for their visit to Nottingham Forest. Phil Foden came in for Riyad Mahrez in the only alteration from the side that started Wednesday’s 3-1 win at Arsenal.

Nottingham Forest have failed with a move to sign Manchester City defender Rico Lewis, who is set to sign a new five-year deal.