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Forest officials have reportedly made contact with Roberto Mancini about their leadership role, after the sacking of head coach Ange Postecoglou.

Club proprietor Marinakis, the club's majority shareholder, opted to let go the Australian a mere 40 days into his appointment, in the middle of the team's 3-0 home defeat to the London side.

Marinakis watched from the stands at the home ground but reportedly left his seat soon after the hour mark, as the side trailing 2-0. A senior official later notified the coach of his termination.

Hunt for New Manager Starts

Forest have been reviewing candidates for Postecoglou since their humiliating Europa League loss at the City Ground to their opponents ahead of the fixture pause, at which point supporters became hostile toward the manager.

His sacking after a brief stint makes his time in charge the briefest in English top-flight history, a single day fewer than Les Reed managed at Charlton.

Postecoglou apparently said his goodbyes with the squad in the Forest dressing room before departing the stadium on Saturday, posing for photographs with fans upon his departure.

Potential Candidates

The Italian and Sean Dyche are currently unemployed, while Marinakis is a consistent supporter of the Fulham manager, whom he had employed at his Greek club. The Fulham boss's contract with the London club, running out at the conclusion of the campaign, is thought to contain a escape clause of approximately eight million pounds.

Forest are prepared to shell out money for a manager but are mindful of financial fair play rules after letting go of a another coach in two months, plus a window investment of approximately two hundred million pounds on multiple additions.

History and Details

The former manager succeeded Nuno, whose connection with the owner soured over the selection of the executive as global head of football across his teams.

The Italian has remained unemployed since departing his position as Middle East boss last year. Mancini previously led City to their initial top-flight championship in the 2011-12 season and commands respect.

Dyche, a one-time Forest youth player, lives close to the club's home and his trusted aides both former players are former Reds, part of the team the previous campaign prior to the club were in Europe, in that era.

Future Moves

The contract duration the chief is ready to table could play a crucial role in moving discussions forward with contenders over the immediate future.

Forest resume fixtures in the Europa League against Porto on this week, by which point it is believed the new manager will be appointed; the club have just one point from a possible six.