DYCHE FOREST FAVOURED

SEAN DYCHE remains Nottingham Forest's front-runner to be their next boss.

- John CROSS

But Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is talking to other candidates as they look for a successor to Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked after just 39 days in charge on Saturday.

Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is interested in the job at the City Ground and is a genuine contender.

Fulham boss Marco Silva, who is out of contract next summer, is another who is admired by Marinakis, but Forest would have to pay €9m in compensation.

Talks But Forest have already held lengthy talks with Dyche (right), who started his career as a youth team player at the City Ground.