Newcastle United favourite linked with shock Premier League return - surely not?
Rafa Benitez has been without a club since being sacked by Celta Vigo in March 2024.
Rafa Benitez is reportedly one of the possible candidates to replace Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest.
As it stands, the Tricky Trees have not made a decision on Postecoglou’s future. The 60-year-old was only appointed as Forest boss on September 9 following Nuno Espirito Santo’s exit.
A rift between the manager and the board ended Nuno’s time at the City Ground despite qualifying for European football. However, results have now nosedived, with Postecoglou yet to win in any of his opening seven games.
Nottingham Forest consider Ange Postecoglou’s future
There are now serious suggestions that the former Tottenham Hotspur manager could be sacked after just over a month in charge. Newcastle United beat Forest 2-0 last Sunday to inflict more misery on Postecoglou.
Volatile owner Evangelos Marinakis would be prepared to pull the trigger prematurely if he does not see signs of improvement. Forest are preparing for a home clash with Chelsea this weekend.
Rafa Benitez linked
Former Toon manager Benitez - still held in high regard by supporters - is linked with the Tricky Trees. He admitted last month that a return to England remains in his thoughts - despite being out of work for almost two years.
"Sometimes to be described as ‘a legend’ is very nice, but also complicated, Benitez said. “It is bad for a coach to be seen as retired. People still ask me, ‘Do you want to coach?’ For sure, I do, particularly in England and Europe. I do not want people to think I am finished. I am still evolving."
Ange Postecoglou calm on Nottingham Forest future
Speaking after their defeat at St James' Park, Postecoglou insisted he is ready to the fight. He told reporters: "It's alright, where it always is, it is a struggle, it is a fight, it is what we do. It does not worry me, that is why I love what I do.
“I could have been sitting on the couch, watching you guys, depending who's on, probably on mute. I prefer to be here, right in the middle of it, where I can have an effect and I believe I will."