Greek Australian football coach Ange Postecoglou has once again been thrust into the spotlight after being linked with the Nottingham Forest job, despite current manager Nuno Espírito Santo dismissing talk of his departure as “absurd”.
Reports in the UK suggested Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is considering alternatives following tensions with Nuno, with Postecoglou – sacked by Tottenham Hotspur in June just weeks after lifting the Europa League – emerging as a leading candidate.
Other names rumoured include José Mourinho of Fenerbahçe and Celtic’s Brendan Rodgers.
Nuno, who signed a new deal in June after guiding Forest into European competition for the first time since 1995, was quick to quash speculation following his side’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.
“Absolute nonsense. Absurd. This narrative, it’s absurd,” he said.
Yet when asked if he was certain to remain in charge after the summer transfer window, he was less definitive: “I cannot answer that question, but what I know is that I am working and trying to do my job the best I can. Of course, the situation has to be solved and we are responsible people. We can have a good conversation to create a good platform for what is more important, the team.”
The Portuguese manager admitted Forest need at least three more signings – a goalkeeper and two full-backs – to compete across the Premier League, Europa League, and domestic cups this season.
He also acknowledged that his strained relationship with Marinakis and the club’s global head of football Edu Gaspar must be addressed: “The truth is we have to speak, and we will do it this week. This is the truth, and we will try to create a better platform moving forward.”
Source: The Nightly
