Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has held positive talks about the vacancy and has been out of work since leaving his role as head coach of the Saudi Arabia national team in 2024.
Forest bosses have also shown interest in Italian coach Luciano Spalletti, who was sounded out about the role but, according to Sky in Italy, he is no longer in contention.
Ex-Olympiakos head coach Pedro Martins, the Portuguese currently working in Qatar, was considered, but will not be taking over at Forest.
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While Mancini is not yet out of the running, Sky Sports News has been told that Dyche is very much the front-runner, and could be appointed quickly if owner Evangelos Marinakis finally decides he is the right man to replace Ange Postecoglou.
The Australian, who could not win any of his eight games in charge at Forest, was sacked within 18 minutes of the defeat to Chelsea at the City Ground.
More to follow…
Nottingham Forest’s upcoming fixtures
- October 23 – Porto, Europa League
- October 26 – Bournemouth, Premier League
- November 1 – Man Utd, Premier League
- November 6 – Sturm Graz, Europa League
- Nobember 9 – Leeds Utd, Premier League
