Nottingham Forest ‘tell ex-Arsenal man Edu to STAY AWAY from the club’ as he faces the axe just eight months into his job as global head of football

Nottingham Forest have told Edu Gaspar to stay away from the club just eight months after his arrival as global head of football at the City Ground, according to a report.

Former Arsenal chief Edu, 47, is on the brink of being sacked after being notified by the Premier League club not to visit either the training ground or stadium. 

Edu was appointed by Forest last July after leaving Arsenal, where he played a key role in helping transform the club under Mikel Arteta.

Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis hired Edu to ‘oversee all football-related functions, including recruitment, performance, squad strategy and player development’, but it appears the Brazilian’s time at the City Ground is set to end after less than a season. 

According to the Telegraph, Edu did not attend Forest’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Wednesday, marking a third game in a row he has missed.

Despite earning a crucial draw at the Etihad on Wednesday, Forest have found themselves in a relegation battle after a turbulent season, sitting in 17th place just a point above the drop zone.

After a superb campaign last season under Nuno Espirito Santo, Marinakis was hoping to kick on and establish his team as a regular top-half club.

Despite finishing seventh and ultimately qualifying for the Europa League after FA Cup winners Crystal Palace were demoted to the Conference League, Forest struggled for early form and axed the Portuguese before sacking new boss Ange Postecoglou just weeks later.

More to follow.