In this instance, The Athletic reports that Man City have moved fast to try to extend the contract of Lewis. Although he already has terms in place until 2028, it is alleged that City are pushing to hand Lewis a deal until the end of 2029-30 with a pay-rise.

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

Football Insider has been told Man City will accept a Rico Lewis offer after Nottingham Forest's swoop for the defender.

There has been speculation in recent weeks about Manchester City full-back Rico Lewis, who has been heavily linked with a move to Nottingham Forest. Sources have told BBC Sport Forest have been looking to sign the Englishman this summer, with a reported fee of £30m being mooted.

Rico Lewis remains a “useful” player for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola ’s side have “no choice” but to keep hold of him this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has told Sports Mole.

Pep Guardiola expects Rico Lewis to stay at Manchester City - but did not rule out a departure. Nottingham Forest are interested in signing the academy graduate with two weeks of the transfer window remaining.

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Spurs have already completed the signings of Mohammed Kudus, Kevin Danso, Mathys Tel and Joao Palhinha as first-team options, as well as Luka Vuskovic, Kota Takai and Mason Melia as youth players for the coming years. But Lewis would be an option rolled into both categories, and he's been the subject of an enquiry from the Europa League champions.