Evangelos Marinakis' new favourite to replace Nuno Espirito Santo revealed as Nottingham Forest consider Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as successor

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has identified Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as a top target to replace Nuno Espirito Santo, with the Portuguese coach expected to be dismissed next week. Tensions between Marinakis and Nuno have reached breaking point, leaving Rodgers as the frontrunner to take charge at the City Ground, despite previous links with Jose Mourinho.

  • Rodgers emerges as Forest’s top managerial target
  • Nuno’s relationship with Marinakis has collapsed
  • ‘s UCL fate could impact Rodgers’ potential switch

Evangelos Marinakis' new favourite to replace Nuno Espirito Santo revealed as Nottingham Forest consider Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as successorEvangelos Marinakis' new favourite to replace Nuno Espirito Santo revealed as Nottingham Forest consider Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as successorEvangelos Marinakis' new favourite to replace Nuno Espirito Santo revealed as Nottingham Forest consider Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as successorEvangelos Marinakis' new favourite to replace Nuno Espirito Santo revealed as Nottingham Forest consider Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as successor

لكل الشمس Rodgers has emerged as Marinakis’ preferred candidate following a breakdown in his relationship with Nuno. The Celtic boss is admired by the hierarchy and could be tempted by a return to the . All this comes after Nuno publicly admitted his strained ties with the owner during a fiery press conference last Friday.

Rodgers is into the final year of his Celtic deal, meaning a move would not require significant compensation. Marinakis is keen to make a decisive change as Nottingham Forest prepare for a crucial campaign domestically and in Europe. A managerial shift now could reshape the club’s long-term direction.

Nuno has grown frustrated with the Forest’s lack of transfer activity despite late arrivals in the window. His thinly veiled criticism of the board has only accelerated his potential exit, which could come as early as next week. Rodgers, however, faces a qualifier with Celtic this Tuesday, which may influence the possibility of the move to City Ground.

Marinakis is expected to dismiss Nuno in the coming week, paving the way for talks with Rodgers. Celtic’s European fate could determine how soon a deal is struck. If Rodgers departs, Ange Postecoglou, who has also been linked with Forest, could make his return as the Hoops’ head coach.