Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has dismissed speculation linking him with the vacancy at Brighton and Hove Albion.
It had been claimed the Welshman was on the Seagulls’ shortlist to replace Graham Potter, following his departure to Chelsea. A number of contenders have emerged as favourites since then, including Mainz’ Bo Svensson and Bodø/Glimt chief Kjetil Knutsen, with Cooper reportedly currently “not an option”.
The Reds head coach says there is “no truth” in any of the rumours. And he has stressed his focus is on trying to get his team back to winning ways against Fulham on Friday night.
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“I haven't really thought about that, there is certainly no truth in it,” he said. “Everyone who knows me knows what working for Nottingham Forest means to me and how important it is, especially after losing a couple of games. It matters more to me.
“That is the only thing on my mind, the job I am doing here on a daily basis. It is consuming enough as it is.
“But I love my time here. I love working with the players, I love the staff, I love the city, so that is the only thing on my mind.”
Cooper is approaching his one-year anniversary at the City Ground, having been appointed last September. Before then, he will look to end a three-match losing streak against the Cottagers.
Forest fell 3-2 at home to Bournemouth last time out, having taken a two-goal lead. Prior to that, they had been toppled by Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.
This week’s match is the Reds’ final run-out before the international break. They currently sit 19th in the Premier League table, with four points from their first six games.
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