Roberto Mancini a candidate for Nottingham Forest

According to The Athletic, Roberto Mancini is a candidate to succeed Angelos Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest. The English club sacked Postecoglou after the defeat by Chelsea.

The Italian coach, who has won the Premier League with Manchester City, is reportedly the favorite for the job. According to David Ornstein, contacts have already begun with Mancini offering him a contract.

Sean Dyche, former coach of Everton, is also a candidate. Earlier reports indicated that Rafa Benitez was offered to Nottingham.