Exclusive: Nottingham Forest Eye Brendan Rodgers as Top Managerial Target Amid Celtic Shake-Up

Nottingham Forest identifies Celtic's Brendan Rodgers as prime managerial candidate while transfer activity heats up across Scottish clubs. Latest updates on Saracchi, Balikwisha, and Miovski deals.

Managerial Carousel in Full Swing

Nottingham Forest have launched an ambitious bid to lure Brendan Rodgers back to the Premier League, with the Celtic boss emerging as their preferred candidate to replace Nuno Espírito Santo. The former Liverpool manager's potential departure from Parkhead could trigger a domino effect, with ex-Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou also rumored for a shock return.


Transfer Market Heating Up

Defensive Reinforcements

  • Marcelo Saracchi: Celtic scouts have intensified negotiations for Boca Juniors' Uruguayan left-back (27), with multiple Argentine outlets confirming advanced talks
  • Michel-Ange Balikwisha: Club officials flew to Belgium to finalize terms with the long-pursued Standard Liège winger

Striker Shuffle

  • Bojan Miovski: Rangers' primary target remains in transfer limbo as Girona delays decision ahead of Villarreal clash
  • Everton's Youssef Chermiti (21) emerges as alternative option for Ibrox side
  • Potential exits: Cyriel Dessers and Hamza Igamane face uncertain futures at Rangers

Scottish Football Landscape

  • Dundee United's Kai Fotheringham completes medical ahead of St Johnstone switch
  • Livingston boss David Martindale expresses regret over failed loan move for Celtic defender Dane Murray
  • Liverpool legend Graeme Souness defends Scotland captain Andy Robertson against critics

Strategic Implications

This transfer window could reshape the Scottish Premiership power balance, with Celtic facing potential leadership changes while Rangers overhaul their attacking options. The increased Premier League interest in Scottish-based managers highlights the growing reputation of the SPFL as a talent incubator.

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