Nottingham Forest news

Manchester United are ready to raid Nottingham Forest as they step up their efforts to find a long-term successor for Casemiro. The Brazilian veteran has been a pillar of the United midfield, but the club are now transition planning for a post-Casemiro era. In a move that may surprise many fans, recruitment chiefs have reportedly set their sights on Ibrahim Sangare as the man to anchor their engine room.

In a shocking turn of events at the City Ground, Edu Gaspar has been brutally sacked by Nottingham Forest, bringing a swift and unceremonious end to his tenure as the club's global director of football. The former Arsenal executive, who was viewed as a major coup for Forest when he joined in July 2025, lasted less than a year in the role before the club's hierarchy decided to pull the plug on his project.

Edu Gaspar's underwhelming tenure at Nottingham Forest appears to be nearing a sharp conclusion, with the former Arsenal chief reportedly instructed to stay away from the club's facilities. As his exit from the City Ground looms, rumors have intensified linking the Brazilian executive with a return to his homeland. Flamengo are said to be eyeing Edu as part of a major boardroom overhaul following a period of internal crisis.

The ambitious project involving former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar at Nottingham Forest appears to be reaching a bitter conclusion, marking a dramatic and unexpected shift in the club's long-term strategic vision. The Brazilian has reportedly been formally instructed to stay away from both the iconic City Ground and the club’s training facilities as his official departure from the Premier League side draws closer following a turbulent, high-profile, and ultimately disappointing eight-month spell at the helm of football operations.

Manchester City are reportedly closing in on a massive summer reinforcement, with Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson now considered a "done deal" for the club. The 23-year-old showcased exactly why City are so keen to acquire his talents on Wednesday night, popping up with a stunning equaliser at the Etihad Stadium to earn the visitors a hard-fought draw. While his strike dented City's title hopes, it appears to have cemented his future in Manchester as the club's hierarchy looks to overhaul their engine room ahead of next season.

Arsenal supporters turned the Amex Stadium into a carnival on Wednesday night as news of Manchester City dropping points filtered through the away end. While the Gunners secured a gritty 1-0 win over Brighton, the real euphoria erupted when it was confirmed their title rivals had dropped points against Nottingham Forest.

Manchester City’s grip on the Premier League title race loosened further on Wednesday night as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest. Despite leading twice through Antoine Semenyo and Rodri, Pep Guardiola's side were pegged back by stunning strikes from Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson.

The betting markets suggest Aston Villa have a 25% chance of lifting the UEL. In the last 16, they face a Lille side that were 18th in the League Phase.

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Arsenal might be leading the way on the pitch as they chase a first Premier League title in over two decades, but off it, they have secured a much less desirable accolade. A comprehensive new study has revealed that the Gunners’ faithful have been named the most disliked fanbase in the English top flight. The research, which highlights the tribal nature of modern football, suggests that the north London club’s return to the summit of the game has brought with it a significant wave of external hostility from rival supporters across social media platforms.

Aston Villa will face Lille in the Europa League last-16, while Nottingham Forest must overcome Midtjylland in order to remain on course for continental glory in 2025-26. The Villans made light work of the league phase, securing automatic qualification, while the Reds had to overcome a testing knockout play-off clash with Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

How to watch the Europa League match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce, as well as kick-off time and team news