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Keep or release? What Nottingham Forest should do with players whose contracts expire this summer

Rangers manager Mark Warburton during the match (REUTERS)
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Nottingham Forest have a number of players on permanent contracts that are set to expire this summer.

Rangers manager Mark Warburton during the matchMark Warburton

With the summer approaching, new Nottingham Forest boss Mark Warburton will have a number of decisions to make regarding players that he wants to keep and players he wants to let go.

With that in mind, here is a look at what the club should do with all of the players on permanent contracts which come to an end at the end of the season (via transfermarkt)…

Matty Fryatt

Matty Fryatt has not played for Forest at all this season, so it seems highly unlikely that a new deal will be forthcoming. His record since arriving at the City Ground is fairly underwhelming, and it is difficult to see anyway back for him.

Verdict: Release

David Vaughan

David Vaughan has been solid but unspectacular this term, having made 22 Championship appearances. At 34 years of age, it would perhaps be a surprise if he was handed another one-year deal.

Verdict: Release

Nottingham Forests' Chris Cohen in action with Leeds United's Chris WoodNottingham Forest’s Chris Cohen in action with Leeds United’s Chris Wood

Chris Cohen

Chris Cohen has only made 11 league appearances for Forest this season, but his form has arguably been impressive during those games. Given what a servant he has been for the club, and that he has done well this term, he arguably deserves another deal.

Verdict: Keep

Michael Mancienne

Michael Mancienne is another player who has been fairly solid this season, so it may make some sense for the 29-year-old to get a new deal if Warburton is unable to make wholesale changes during the summer transfer window.

Verdict: Keep

Michael Mancienne - Nottingham ForestMichael Mancienne

Dani Pinillos

According to The Sun, Forest want to give Dani Pinillos a new contract and it would appear to be a good decision based on the handful of games that the full-back has played this term. If he can stay fit, he could perhaps be an important player for the team next term.

Verdict: Keep