Nottingham Forest are keen for Steve Cooper to sign a new contract… as he has such a small ‘transfer fee’ to poach him

NOTTINGHAM FOREST is dying for Steve Cooper to sign a new contract – because he has such a small ‘transfer fee’ on his head.

The 42-year-old manager is well-liked by Brighton and will have other admirers too, having guided Forest to a remarkable promotion to the Premier League.

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But Cooper has yet to renew his two-year contract, and that could pose a problem for Forest because his compensation sum is so low.

Although the exact figure remains a closely guarded secret, Forest may only get £1.5million if Cooper leaves, based on the deal he signed when he took over over a year ago.

In comparison, the Seagulls have pocketed more than £20million from Chelsea for Graham Potter and his associates.

So Cooper would be a steal based on his valuation.

Forest will be looking for a coach in Europe if Cooper leaves.

Norway’s Kjetil Knutsen, 53, also linked to Brighton, has support after working at Bodo/Glimt.

Unemployed Sean Dyche, 51, certainly has some backing and also started as a player at the City Ground.

But the hierarchy may prefer the foreign option.

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However, the Seagulls are also willing to approach the EFL to find Potter’s replacement.

However, Brightn bosses admire Swansea manager Russell Martin.

And Luton Town’s Nathan Jones has his supporters too