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Grace Wheeler
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Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford (kick-off 12:30 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Pereira provided an update on midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White after he suffered a facial injury last week: "He started today [Thursday], to work with the team. Let's see, with a mask. You know, it's strange when we use the mask, but in the end I spoke with him, said 'I'm okay, I'm okay with the mask, no problem'. We'll see if he's ready of his conditions for the next game."

• On other team news, he added: "Murillo out, [Ola] Aina out, but in this moment I think Dan Ndoye. Morgan [Gibbs-White] and Ibrahim Sangare will be on the training tomorrow."

• Asked about reports that Forest are in talks with Neco Williams about a new deal at the club: "I don't know. But he's another player that deserves everything. He's consistent. I know what I can expect from him every game. He's a player that deserves everything. I think we play very consistent since the time that we are working together. He has been very consistent with quality defending and attacking, he is a very good player."

• Pereira spoke about the potential for Morgan Gibbs-White to win Premier League Player of the season: "He deserved everything from the top player. As I said before, the top player deserves everything that life gives to him or football gives to him because the fighter has a lot of talent, is a leader, and he deserves, in my opinion, everything."

• On if the midfielder will make it into the England World Cup squad: "I think he wants to prove himself every time, wants to get every chance to prove himself and to prove that he has the quality and the talent to be there."

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Nottingham Forest have opened talks with Neco Williams over a new contract extension, amid growing Premier League interest in the full-back.

The 25-year-old has been a key player for Forest this season, playing 51 times for the club so far and also wearing the captains armband recently, with his performances attracting admiration from rival teams.

The Wales international still has three years to run on his current deal, which he signed last summer, but it is understood discussions over an improved contact are underway.

The talks come amid a backdrop of significant interest in the left-back from a number of Premier League clubs before the summer transfer window.

Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester United and Everton are all understood to have made discreet enquiries to understand Williams' situation heading into the summer.

But Forest are determined to keep the former Liverpool defender at the City Ground, and hope the offer of a new deal can end any uncertainty over his future.

Williams joined Forest in July 2022 for a fee of £12m and has since gone on to make over 150 appearances for the club.

Manchester United are ready to make a formal move for Nottingham Forest's England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23. (Give Me Sport), external

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Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann has outlined his idea to improve how corners are officiated in future.

In the aftermath of weekend controversy over players grappling in the penalty area, he has told BBC Sport a rule whereby attacking players cannot enter the six-yard box until a corner has been taken would be his preference.

Ex-Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha backed the idea and thinks it will add "creativity" to corner kicks and the move would force "people to think in a different way".

You can watch a clip of the debate above, with Onuoha stating:"Twenty players standing in the six-yard box, you have to ask yourself, is that what you want to see? And is that the best version of the game?"

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