Who next for Forest?

Ange Postecoglou's departure means Nottingham Forest are searching for their third manager already this season, having sacked Nuno Espirito Santo just three matches into the campaign.

BBC Sport understands Forest have made early contact with former Everton manager Sean Dyche with a view to replacing Postecoglou, while ex-Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is another contender.

Dyche has been out of work since being sacked by the Toffees in January, while Macini's last role was in charge of Saudi Arabia's national side.

Mancini has Premier League experience, having led City to the Premier League title in 2012.

While talks have been held with Dyche, sources indicate that an agreement is not a foregone conclusion.

There is also major internal support for Fulham manager Marco Silva, but he is understood to have a 'significant' release clause in his contract which provides an obstacle for Forest.

Importantly, Mancini and Dyche are out of work and available without the need to pay for their release.