Hello. Here are your latest Nottingham Forest headlines from NottinghamshireLive on Thursday, March 23.
Tottenham 'considering' Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper as Antonio Conte replacement
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is reportedly on Tottenham’s short-list to replace Antonio Conte, according to the Daily Mail.
Conte remains Spurs boss for now but is widely expected to sever ties with the club during the international break following his tirade in the wake of Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Southampton.
The Italian blasted his players and the club’s owners during an extraordinary post-match press conference. Conte is now back in his homeland and is not expected to return to the club.
Brennan Johnson backed to deal with Gareth Bale ‘pressure’ after Nottingham Forest heroics
Brennan Johnson has been backed to cope with the pressure and expectation after being compared to former Wales talisman Gareth Bale.
The Nottingham Forest forward is becoming an increasingly key figure for his country, particularly after the retirement of Bale following the World Cup. Johnson is hoping to help his country get their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign off to a strong start, with Wales facing a tough opener away to Croatia on Saturday before a home clash with Latvia in Cardiff on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old is a doubt for the games due to a groin problem and is not due to join up with Wales until Thursday, when he will be assessed by the medical team. However, in the long-term, it is clear Johnson will be vital as Wales look to continue their success of the last decade, which has seen them qualify for three of the last four major tournaments.
Premier League rivals ‘eye’ Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper after manager decision
Nottingham Forest’s Premier League relegation rivals Crystal Palace are interested in appointing Steve Cooper as a long-term manager in the summer, according to reports.
The Eagles confirmed the appointment of former manager Roy Hodgson on an interim basis until the end of the season. The 75-year-old is tasked with keeping the club in the Premier League with Palace one of the nine clubs involved in the fight for survival.
Palace currently sit in 12th place in the table, three points above the relegation zone. They have failed to win a game since the return of domestic football after the World Cup break, with Patrick Vieira shown the door after a 1-0 defeat to Brighton last week.
Nottingham Forest star set for Man United transfer talks as Tottenham circle
On-loan Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Dean Henderson has been linked with a move to Tottenham this summer if Manchester United decide to let him leave.
The 25-year-old has impressed for the Reds during their return to the Premier League but hasn't played since picking up an injury against Leicester in January. Forest responded to Henderson's injury by signing former Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas on loan until the end of the season.
With no reported option to buy, the keeper looks unlikely to remain at the City Ground ahead of talks with the Red Devils in the summer.
