Overview

• Forest confirmed in an early-hours statement that Nuno Espirito Santo has been relieved of his duties, making him the first Premier League manager to leave his post this season.
• Nuno’s exit follows his public admission that his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis had deteriorated and reports of clashes with new global head of football Edu Gaspar over recruitment.
• Former Tottenham manager Postecoglou was filmed entering the club’s training facility on Tuesday, with multiple outlets reporting he has agreed to take charge pending formal announcement.
• Forest are targeting a swift appointment, with expectations Postecoglou could be on the touchline for Saturday’s trip to Arsenal, while Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers have also been linked.
• Postecoglou left Spurs in June shortly after winning the Europa League despite a poor league campaign, and he would inherit a side on four points from three games and preparing for a Europa League return.