A few weeks ago, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was right on the finish line for a return as interim manager of Manchester United. – The bosses at Old Trafford landed on Michael Carrick, which so far seems to be a good choice.
There have been three manager sackings in the Premier League so far this year, but none have been more effective in getting rid of managers than Nottingham Forest, who are now up to three sackings this season.
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Here are five candidates who could replace Sean Dyche at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have sacked Sean Dyche after the weak 0-0 draw against Wolves on Wednesday night.
Sean Dyche is done at Nottingham Forest after a goalless affair against Wolves. According to the information, the decision is due to growing frustration among supporters and a perceived lack of tactical flexibility during his 114 days at the helm. Express believes it boils down to five candidates.
Thus, the club has now lost three managers this season. Dyche follows in the footsteps of Ange Postecoglou, who served an incredibly short 40 days, and Nuno Espírito Santo, who left the club earlier in the season.
Forest are currently in 17th place, just three points above the relegation zone with only twelve games left in the season. Whoever now gets the job must create stability immediately – and several strong candidates are available.
Vitor Pereira is in conversation after he left Wolves in November 2025. He already has a close relationship with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis from the time they were together at Olympiakos.
Thomas Frank is one of the leading candidates after he was sacked at Tottenham just yesterday. He has shown time and time again that he can overperform with limited resources – and the club have previously made similar moves when they brought in Postecoglou.
Roberto De Zerbi is available on the free market after parting ways with Marseille earlier this month. The Italian had a short but eventful stay in Ligue 1, and knows the Premier League from his time at Brighton.
Enzo Maresca has been without a club since he left Chelsea on New Year’s Day 2026. He represents a modern and disciplined approach to the game, with experience in management in high-profile conditions.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is also looking for a return to English football after a stint as manager at Besiktas. The former Manchester United boss is known for his fast and counter-attacking style of play.
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