Three managers well placed to replace Oliver Glasner at Nottingham Forest

Glasner faces the sack after four consecutive Premier League games without victory; Eddie Howe, Thomas Frank and Thiago Motta are among the available managers being considered.

Oliver Glasner's position at Nottingham Forest is under serious threat following a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town that leaves the club temporarily out of the relegation zone. The Austrian manager, appointed in the summer after success at Crystal Palace, has failed to spark his team into form and faces a crucial run of fixtures against Brentford, Manchester City, Bournemouth and Chelsea. Owner Evangelos Marinakis has a history of acting decisively with underperforming managers.

Should Forest make a change, several high-profile options are available. Eddie Howe, who stepped down at Newcastle United in the summer, is seen as an ideal fit given his ability to unite teams and turn grounds into fortresses. Thomas Frank, sacked by Tottenham in February, has a stronger track record at Brentford where he took a Championship side into the Premier League's top half over seven years. Thiago Motta, out of work since his March 2025 sacking by Juventus, represents a riskier option but remains an exciting tactician who earned his reputation by guiding Bologna to Champions League qualification.