Forest tell Edu to stay away from training ground

Edu officially began his role at Nottingham Forest in July Nottingham Forest 's global head of football Edu has been asked to stay away from the club's training ground amid mounting uncertainty over his future. BBC Sport reported on Monday that the executive's role at the City Ground is under significant internal scrutiny owing to the club's poor season so far. Forest are 17th in the Premier League and level on points with West Ham , outside the relegation zone only on goal difference. It is understood Edu, 47, has not been present at a Forest's three most recent games, against Fenerbahce, Brighton and Manchester City . The club have declined to comment but sources close to Forest insist that Edu continues to work as normal. Forest 'focusing on the present' - but will they stay up? Having started the season with Nuno Espirito Santo in charge, Forest's players are working under their fourth manager of the season in Vitor Pereira. Nuno was sacked largely because of a breakdown in relations with Edu, with Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche suffering the same fate. Pereira has been tasked with guiding Forest to top-flight survival but has yet to win a Premier League game since his appointment last month. In terms of player recruitment, Forest have spent close to £200m on new players since the summer, a strategy that Edu – given his remit – has been central to. Given their poor league position, there are understood to be misgivings internally with regards to Edu's performance. Sources have indicated to BBC Sport in recent days that Edu is likely to leave the City Ground before next season – but the club insist that is not true. Nevertheless, Edu's role remains under major scrutiny heading into the final weeks of the season. Who's to blame for Spurs crisis? FA Cup news conferences: Rosenior, Nuno & Guardiola speaking before fifth round No laughing matter for Wales in Dublin after Irish jibes Conspiracy thriller, The Capture, is returning soon The Nations Pod Guide puts Rome in the centre Jessie Buckley on The Bride! and Oscar nominated Hamnet The highlights of Piano Room Month 2026 with Vernon Kay Disillusionment and disbelief - thousands leave early with Spurs in freefall 'Howard Webb, where are you?' - How we can stop VAR ruining football India reach T20 World Cup final as England fall short. Video India reach T20 World Cup final as England fall short Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines How relegation could cost Spurs more than £250m 'Brave and brilliant, Russell has compelling case as Scotland's greatest' McCullum wants to stay as England coach – will he get the chance? How Old Firm cup tie could provide Premiership momentum 'Only one team tried to play' - Hurzeler criticises Arsenal Meet GB's first female Paralympic snowboarder Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends All you need to know about new F1 cars Haaland? Kane? R9? Ranking the best centre-forwards this century 'I cheated head-injury assessment to play on in 2017 Lions Test' 'I knew the risks, I'd do it again' - Moody opens up in new BBC documentary New era of Formula 1 - what is changing in 2026? 'There were tears - but I had to peek behind curtain of head injuries in rugby' Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.