Nottingham Forest hit the headlines again after losing 3-0 at home to Chelsea, ending an eight-game losing streak.
The loss ended manager Ange Postecoglou’s 39-day reign, with owner Evangelos Marinakis sacking him just minutes after the full-time whistle.
A quick farewell was said and Ange was seen leaving the stadium shortly afterwards.
Several names have since been linked with the job, with reports emerging that Sean Dyche has been contacted by Forest.
Rafael Benitez has also been named for the role, but perhaps the most interesting rumor involves former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini.
Roberto Mancini aims to return to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest
According to the Telegraph, Mancini has emerged as a top target for Nottingham Forest.
According to reports, the club have already made contact with the Italian player, with Mancini also said to be interested in the job.
Marco Silva has also been named as a man of interest in reports, but Forest would have to pay a hefty fee to lure him away from Fulham.
He added that the club is in advanced talks with Dyche and that the former Everton player is looking for a long-term contract, but that the club has no intention of making an offer at this time.
Roberto Mancini’s incredible managerial career, including his history-making spell at Manchester City
Mancini has built an impressive reputation as one of Europe’s most successful managers.
His managerial career began in Italy, where he quickly rose to prominence with Fiorentina and Lazio, leading both clubs to Coppa Italia titles in the early 2000s.
But during a period of off-field controversy for Juventus, it was at Inter Milan that Mancini’s reputation grew as he led the Nerazzurri to three successive Serie A titles and multiple domestic cups, restoring their dominance in Italian football.
In 2009, Mancini took over an ambitious Manchester City team under new ownership based in Abu Dhabi.
The arrival of the Italian marked the beginning of a new era at Etihad Airways. He was immediately tasked with ending the club’s long drought of silverware under new ownership, leading them to the FA Cup in 2011, their first major trophy in 35 years.
The following season, Mancini masterminded one of the most dramatic title wins in Premier League history.
A dramatic 3–2 victory over Queens Park Rangers, secured by Sergio Aguero’s last goal, gave the club their first league title in 44 years and laid the foundations for their dominance in modern English football.
In 2018, he also challenged the Italian national team, which failed to qualify for the World Cup.
He made a spectacular comeback and helped the Azzurri win UEFA Euro 2020, defeating England in the final at Wembley.
His resume speaks for itself and will undoubtedly be a great appointment.