ARSENAL legend Patrick Vieira could make a swift Premier League return as he poses as a favourite to take over at Nottingham Forest, reports suggest.
Forest take on fellow Premier League strugglers Leeds tonight at Elland Road and could sack manager Steve Cooper if they lose, according to the Daily Mail.
Nottingham haven’t won any of their last seven league matches, of which they lost four, and owner Evangelos Marinakis is said to be concerned by the team’s performances and results.
Another poor evening could spell disaster for Cooper less than a year after he led the Tricky Trees back to the Premier League.
Vieira is reportedly a leading contender to take over at the City Ground shortly after his own dismissal from Crystal Palace.
The French tactician was sacked just three weeks ago after a run of nine league games without a win that left Palace just above the relegation zone.
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The 46-year-old was replaced by Roy Hodgson – the same manager he succeeded in 2021 when he arrived at Selhurst Park.
Despite him getting the boot, Forest appear to still admire Vieira after his impressive debut season that saw him lead the Eagles to 12th place.
The former France international looks set for a quick Prem return regardless of what Marinakis decides to do as other clubs are also keeping tabs.
Cooper came close to the sack in October after a 4-0 hammering by Leicester.
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But the Greek supremo opted to award the Welshman with a new contract instead.
Marinakis saw his other club Olympiacos lose their third manager of the season on Monday when Michel resigned.
The Spanish head coach left just a few months after the sacking of Pedro Martins and Carlos Corberan, who moved to West Brom.
The reigning Greek champions look set to be led by football director Jose Anigo until the end of the season.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
