After a successful loan spell, Nottingham Forest know they face a fight to re-sign Manchester United youngster James Garner for next season.
But fellow midfielder Ryan Yates admits it would make a big difference to the squad, if they do win that race.
Garner has made a great impression since joining the Reds in January, racking up 19 appearances and scoring three goals while being almost an ever-present for boss Chris Hughton.
The 20-year-old's eye-catching form hasn’t gone unnoticed, however, and he will no doubt have his pick of teams when it comes to deciding what happens after the summer.
Transfer talk
Interest in Nottingham Forest-linked Stephen Humphrys is said to be stepping up ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Reds are one of a number of Championship clubs reportedly keen on the in-demand Rochdale striker.
Blackburn Rovers, Bristol City, Preston North End, Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City have also been credited with an interest in the 23-year-old.
But it is Stoke City who are said to have stolen a march on their rivals ready for when the transfer window opens.
Big decisions
A forgettable season is almost over for Nottingham Forest - 45 league games down, just one left to go.
And for some, it could be their final time pulling on the Garibaldi when Preston North End visit the City Ground on Saturday.
More than once, boss Chris Hughton has used the phrase “busy summer” as he looks ahead to the upcoming transfer window, with incomings and outgoings expected.
The Reds manager has some big decisions to make, but has said his mind is as good as made up about what will happen to those whose futures are in doubt.
We’ve taken a look at the players whose loans or contracts are coming to an end.
Rams relegated?
It’s the question on the lips of almost every Nottingham Forest fan - do they want to see bitter rivals Derby County relegated from the Championship?
While there is nothing riding on the Reds’ final day clash against Preston North End, it will be a very different story up the A52 at Pride Park, where the Rams face relegation rivals Sheffield Wednesday.
Following Rotherham United’s goalless draw against Luton Town on Tuesday, Derby’s fate is in their own hands.
A win over the Owls will keep Wayne Rooney’s side in the second tier and relegated Rotherham and Wednesday, with bottom side Wycombe Wanderers needing a mathematical miracle to stay up.
