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Steve Cooper 'is close to signing a new contract with Nottingham Forest' with the Premier League newcomers 'keen to reward their manager with improved terms' for their staggering turnaround and promotion

Steve Cooper is reportedly close to signing a new contract with Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest, with the club preparing for their top-flight return.

Manager Cooper has flown out to Athens to hold talks with ambitious owner Evangelos Marinakis over his side's transfer plans, according to The Telegraph.

It is said talks will 'advance' over handing the 42-year-old a long-term, improved deal.

Steve Cooper is close to signing a new, improved deal with Nottingham Forest, reports claim

Against the odds, Cooper steered Forest from the bottom of the Championship and into the play-off places, where they gained promotion after beating Huddersfield.