Nottingham Forest HubNottingham Forest's Vitor Pereira is allegedly on the brink of leaving his role as head coach. During the 2025-26 campaign, the East Midlands outfit had as many as four different managers at the helm.
What happened?
Owner Evangelos Marinakis fell out with Nuno Espirito Santo, quickly ended the winless stint of Ange Postecoglou and soon lost faith in Sean Dyche. Pereira was appointed as the latest incumbent in the dugout in February and subsequently led Forest to Premier League survival.
Why could Vitor Pereira leave Nottingham Forest?
As per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Pereira could be about to depart his role at the City Ground due to 'movement behind the scenes'. Romano alleges that Forest and Pereira 'could not continue' their partnership for 2026-27.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 16th in Premier League, 44 pts, 11W-11D-16L from 38 games |
| Goals this season | 48 scored, 51 conceded (-3 goal difference) |
| Title race | 41 points behind leaders Arsenal |
| Last result | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth (2026-05-24) |
| Recent form | 0W-3D-2L (DDLLD, most recent first) |
Pereira has a record of eight wins, six draws and six defeats from 20 games across all competitions. However, this will be the fifth time in six jobs where Pereira has not reached the 40-game mark. Elliot Anderson, a key player, is on the brink of finalising a transfer to Manchester City in a £116m deal.
What comes next?
The future of Nottingham Forest is uncertain, with the club yet to make any additions during the summer transfer window. Pereira's potential exit would be no surprise, given his history of short managerial stints. As of 01 Jul 2026, Nottingham Forest's league standing and recent form will be crucial in determining their next steps.
