Nottingham Forest ‘to battle’ Aston Villa and Palace for Rangers prospect Bailey Rice

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·4 May 2026

Nottingham Forest ‘to battle’ Aston Villa and Palace for Rangers prospect Bailey Rice

Nottingham Forest are reportedly part of a three-club push to sign Rangers prospect Bailey Rice this summer.

TEAMtalk reports that Premier League sides have begun speaking to the teenager’s representatives, with Forest, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace among those outlining development plans, and adds that Schalke, Stuttgart and Ajax have also held discussions over a switch to Europe.

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Rice left Motherwell for Rangers in 2022 and was widely viewed as one of Scotland’s standout prospects at youth level.

First-team minutes have been scarce at Ibrox, and he is said to be exploring his options, with a move to England and the Premier League a possibility.

He became the club’s youngest post-war player to appear in a league match, at 16 years and 137 days, and now faces a significant decision on his next step.

Source: Nottingham Post