Vitor Pereira’s time at Nottingham Forest looks all but over. BBC Sport understands a deal to appoint Oliver Glasner is virtually done, with only formalities left to complete.
Pereira pushed toward the exit
Contact with Glasner was first initiated earlier this summer, according to BBC Sport’s Nick Mashiter and Sami Mokbel. The Austrian left Crystal Palace at the end of last season and has been free to talk to other clubs since.
The move follows a bumpy campaign at the City Ground. Forest clearly want to sharpen their project before the new season kicks off.
Who is Oliver Glasner?
Glasner left Crystal Palace with silverware in hand, guiding them to the Europa Conference League title last season, a year after lifting the FA Cup in 2025.
His trademark is obvious: organised pressing and a clear tactical identity — exactly the profile Forest were chasing.
What’s next for Nottingham Forest?
Only paperwork stands between Glasner and the City Ground now. Expect an official announcement within days.
One question lingers: can he turn Forest’s ambition into results on the pitch this season?
FAQ
Why is Vitor Pereira leaving Nottingham Forest?
Forest have been in talks with Oliver Glasner since early this summer and the deal is now virtually done, effectively pushing Pereira out.
How long has Oliver Glasner been available?
He left Crystal Palace at the end of last season, after winning the Europa Conference League and, a year earlier, the 2025 FA Cup.
When will the appointment be confirmed?
BBC Sport says only formalities remain, so an official announcement is expected within days.
What style of play does Glasner bring?
High, organised pressing with a clear tactical identity — the hallmark of his work at Crystal Palace.
What did Oliver Glasner win at Crystal Palace?
He lifted the FA Cup in 2025 and, the following season, the club’s first-ever Europa Conference League title.
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