Report: Nottingham Forest make approach for Nigel Clough

Nottingham Forest have reportedly earmarked Nigel Clough as their top managerial target and have approached Burton Albion over permission to speak to him.

The 50-year-old, whose father Brian famously guided the Reds to back-to-back European Cups nearly four decades ago, is said to be in a dilemma over making a potential return to the club.

Clough spent nine years at the City Ground playing under his father, making 324 appearances for the club and winning a couple of League Cup titles.

According to Sky Sports News, Forest are now keen to bring the Burton boss back in a coaching capacity and have put forward a formal request to open talks.

It is claimed that Clough is torn over the decision, though, as he also has a strong connection to the Brewers having returned for a second spell in charge 13 months ago.

Forest have been without a manager since parting company with Philippe Montanier earlier this month.