Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has identified Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as a top target to replace Nuno Espirito Santo, with the Portuguese coach expected to be dismissed next week. Tensions between Marinakis and Nuno have reached breaking point, leaving Rodgers as the frontrunner to take charge at the City Ground, despite previous links with Jose Mourinho.

Jose Mourinho could reportedly make a sensational Premier League return with Nottingham Forest emerging as a shock potential destination. Nuno Espirito Santo's position as head coach at the City Ground is uncertain due to a rift with the club's hierarchy, despite a 3-1 victory over Brentford last weekend.

Nuno Espirito Santo faces making a dramatic early exit from Nottingham Forest following a spectacular falling out with global head of football Edu.

Nottingham Forest are considering a move to appoint Ange Postecoglou amid doubts over Nuno Espirito Santo's future.

Nuno Espirito Santo has dropped a bombshell after revealing his relationship with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has broken down.