Forest scout Dyche as Postecoglou's future uncertain

Nottingham Forest considers Dyche as Postecoglou replacement option

Nottingham Forest is actively exploring the possibility of appointing Sean Dyche as a new manager should Ange Postecoglou's position at the club become untenable. The search for a potential successor to the under-pressure head coach officially began following a significant downturn in results this season.

BBC Sport reported last week that concerns about manager Ange Postecoglou's future were growing within the club. The Australian manager, who took over from Nuno Espirito Santo in September, is currently serving his third season at the City Ground. His tenure has been marked by a challenging start to the latest campaign, compounded by a particularly damaging 2-0 Premier League defeat at Newcastle United last Sunday, viewed internally as a critical turning point.

Sources suggest Sean Dyche, the 54-year-old former Everton and Burnley boss who is currently out of work, is a candidate being considered to take the helm at the City Ground. Since leaving Goodison Park in January, Dyche has been linked with other managerial vacancies, though those sources told BBC Sport he is unlikely to be interested in those roles. Forest, however, represents a more compelling target given his geographical proximity to Nottingham and his notable roots as a product of the club's youth system early in his career.

Crucially, Dyche would arrive at the City Ground without the need for the club to pay any transfer fees, a factor potentially relevant given Forest recently sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo and are anticipating further financial ramifications should Postecoglou also leave. Furthermore, Dyche has strong connections to Nottingham Forest, with former players Ian Woan and Steve Stone having long histories in his coaching staff during their time at Burnley and Everton.

The situation surrounding Postecoglou continues to evolve, and the search for potential replacements is ongoing.