Nottingham Forest have officially sacked manager Vitor Pereira after exercising a break clause in his contract, paving the way for former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner to take charge. The surprise departure ends Pereira's tenure after he successfully kept the club in the Premier League and reached a Europa League semi-final, with Glasner now set to become their fifth manager in under a year.
Nottingham Forest have once again lived up to their reputation for managerial volatility by parting ways with Vitor Pereira in truly dramatic fashion. Despite steering the club to Premier League safety and a deep European run last season, the Portuguese coach has been ruthlessly moved aside to make way for former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner.
Oliver Glasner is poised to make a sensational return to the Premier League as the new head coach of Nottingham Forest. The former Crystal Palace manager will succeed Vitor Pereira at the City Ground, marking yet another managerial change for the ambitious club following a dramatic late termination of the Portuguese coach's contract ahead of the upcoming campaign.
The 2025-26 Premier League season is over, with top-flight players around England making their plans for the summer, whether they involve holidays or, for the lucky few, a chance to put on a show at the World Cup. Even those internationals will get the chance to switch off at some stage, but for their managers, the work never stops, with plans likely already being drawn up for the transfer window and next season.
Nottingham Forest have been told how to “kick on” after taking in a season of relegation battles and four managers, with Morgan Gibbs-White and Murillo forming part of that project. Ex-Reds loanee Alan Hutton has told GOAL that a brighter future should be enjoyed on Trentside given that ambitious owners and talented performers are in place at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest have received a formal apology from PGMOL chief Howard Webb following the controversial decision to award a Manchester United goal during Sunday's Premier League clash at Old Trafford. The refereeing body has admitted that Matheus Cunha’s strike should have been chalked off for a clear handball by Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up.
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira has conceded that the club may struggle to retain Elliot Anderson this summer following another standout performance against Manchester United. The 23-year-old England international is reportedly at the centre of a bidding war between United and Manchester City after flourishing at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira has called for an urgent meeting with the PGMOL to address "doubts" surrounding the handball rule following a controversial afternoon at Old Trafford. The Portuguese coach was left fuming after Matheus Cunha scored Manchester United's second goal in a 3-2 win against his Forest side, despite strong suggestions of a handball from Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly considering yet another managerial change this summer as owner Evangelos Marinakis eyes a high-profile move for Fulham boss Marco Silva. Despite a season defined by constant upheaval in the dugout, the Reds' hierarchy remains determined to secure a long-term tactical leader to elevate the club's Premier League status.
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira has admitted that he cannot guarantee midfielder Elliot Anderson will remain at the club next season. The highly sought-after England international is currently attracting intense interest from both Manchester United and Manchester City following his exceptional performances, as his valuation reportedly reaches a staggering £120 million mark.
Former Nottingham Forest captain Henri Lansbury has explained to GOAL why the Reds boast a home game atmosphere that Premier League rivals such as West Ham could never match. The City Ground has been rocking since promotion back into the big time was secured - across domestic and European competition - with a key factor in the creation of a hostile environment being explained.
Sporting directors and global heads of football are not an entirely new concept, but they do generate plenty of questions when it comes to who should have the final say in any transfer business. Nottingham Forest are among those to have reignited that lively debate in 2025-26, as ex-Arsenal and Brazil star Edu is phased out at the City Ground, with ex-Reds striker Marlon Harewood discussing a very modern phenomenon with GOAL.
Vitor Pereira has hailed his side's character and squad depth after Nottingham Forest secured a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Midtjylland to reach the Europa League quarter-finals. The Portuguese tactician expressed his delight at the performance of his fringe players as the club now prepares for a pivotal Premier League showdown against Tottenham.
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