Managerial giant Rafael Benitez is close to making his return to the dugout, according to reports.
Benitez has forged a reputation as one of the best managers in world football, spearheading the likes of Real Madrid and Inter Milan to silverware while also finding success at Napoli.
The 65-year-old has also managed a plethora of Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Chelsea, Everton and Newcastle United.
In 2024, Benitez left Spanish club Celta Vigo and has been out of work ever since. But according to reports, he is now ready to get back into the game.
It comes after the sudden departure of Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked after just 40 days and eight games in charge, having failed to win a single match.
Yesterday’s (October 18) 3-0 defeat to Chelsea was the literal final nail in the coffin for Postecoglou, who won the Europa League with Tottenham Hotspur last season - before also being sacked from that job.
Now, Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is on the hunt for a new manager, with the bookies touting Sean Dyche and Marco Silva as favourites.
According to Football Insider, Benitez was considered for the Nottingham Forest job during the most recent international break. But the Spaniard is now on the verge of joining Greek side Panathinaikos, and advanced talks are now underway.
As for Forest, they are apparently turning their attention towards Celtic manager Brendan Rogers, who is out of contract at the end of the season.