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Breaking Football News: Rodgers Linked With Nottingham Forest Job as Guardiola Sparks Celtic Dream
The football world is buzzing with two blockbuster developments — one in the Premier League and another that could reshape the Scottish game.
Nottingham Forest Eye Brendan Rodgers as Top Target
According to The Sun, Nottingham Forest have identified Brendan Rodgers as their leading candidate to replace Nuno Espírito Santo at the City Ground.
Forest, who have been battling to maintain stability in the Premier League, see Rodgers’ experience as vital in steering the club forward. The former Liverpool, Celtic, and Leicester City manager is admired for his tactical versatility and ability to rebuild squads under pressure.
Rodgers, currently managing Celtic FC, has been enjoying success in Scotland, but the lure of a Premier League return — coupled with Forest’s ambitious ownership — could tempt him back south of the border.
Forest fans have expressed mixed feelings online. While many welcome the idea of Rodgers’ attacking style, others remain wary after his controversial departure from Celtic in 2019. Nevertheless, with Nuno under scrutiny after a string of inconsistent results, the move could materialize sooner than expected.
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Pep Guardiola Issues Celtic Champions League Warning
Meanwhile, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has reignited speculation about his long-term future. In a stunning declaration, the Spaniard revealed his admiration for Celtic FC, saying he dreams of one day managing the Glasgow giants and leading them deep into the UEFA Champions League.
> “Celtic are one of the greatest clubs in the world when it comes to passion and history. If I ever had the chance, I would love to take Celtic into the Champions League and compete with the very best,” Guardiola said.
However, Guardiola also issued a warning to fans and media not to misinterpret his comments, insisting his full focus remains on Manchester City’s ongoing campaign, where he aims to defend both the Premier League title and the Champions League trophy.
Guardiola’s words have already set off a storm in Scotland, with Celtic supporters daring to dream about welcoming one of the world’s greatest managers to Parkhead. His vision — combined with Rodgers’ uncertain future at the club — has only intensified speculation about managerial domino effects across Britain.
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What This Means
For Nottingham Forest: Rodgers’ potential arrival would signal an intent to establish the club as a stable Premier League force, blending survival with ambitious growth.
For Celtic FC: Rodgers’ links to Forest cast fresh doubts over his long-term commitment, while Guardiola’s remarks have electrified the Hoops’ faithful with dreams of European nights under the Spaniard.
For Manchester City: Guardiola remains committed to defending Europe’s most coveted trophy, but his comments raise questions about how long his Etihad journey will last.
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⚡ Bottom Line: English and Scottish football could be on the brink of a managerial shake-up — with Brendan Rodgers possibly bound for Nottingham Forest and Pep Guardiola teasing a future at Celtic.
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