Ange Postecoglou's replacement?! Nottingham Forest eye up rival Premier League boss as next manager as Evangelos Marinakis set to make sack decision

Forest’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle has intensified doubts over Ange Postecoglou’s future, with discussions planned between the manager and club owner Evangelos Marinakis. Forest are weighing up whether to sack the former Celtic boss during the break, and the Daily Mail reports that Marco Silva has emerged as a long-term target, though any formal approach is unlikely before the season’s end.

Postecoglou was only appointed on September 9 following Nuno Espirito Santo’s dismissal but has overseen just two draws and five defeats so far. Forest currently sit 17th in the Premier League, one point above the drop zone. With tough fixtures ahead against Chelsea, Porto and Bournemouth, the pressure on the Australian continues to mount.

Silva has quietly built an impressive resume since taking charge of Fulham in 2021, guiding them back to the Premier League at the first attempt. Under his leadership, the Cottagers not only secured promotion by winning the Championship but also established themselves comfortably in the top flight — even finishing 10th and setting a club record 54-point haul in the 2024/25 campaign. His success has extended to cup competitions too, leading Fulham to two FA Cup quarter-finals and their first-ever League Cup semi-final.

Postecoglou’s immediate future at Forest will depend on upcoming discussions with Marinakis, though a managerial change remains on the table. Former Premier League coach Rafael Benitez has been mentioned as a possible interim solution until the end of the season should Postecoglou depart, as the Spaniard was recently spotted with the Greek multimillionaire. In the long term, Silva is viewed as the preferred candidate to take over next summer if Forest can meet Fulham’s financial demands.