Pereira backed by Marinakis as Nottingham Forest boss earns owner's ‘confidence’ - expert verdict
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 24 May 2026 13:21, UK Vitor Pereira could be given the tools to push Nottingham Forest forward next season thanks to the backing of owner Evangelos Marinakis.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, as Pereira is set to be handed a new two-year deal by the club.Since arriving on an 18-month contract in February, Pereira has secured Nottingham Forest’s Premier League status and led them to the Europa League semi-finals.Pereira arrived as the club’s fourth manager of the season after Marinakis had previously sacked Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche.Nottingham Forest could have made another managerial change this summer had Pereira not achieved Premier League safety, but instead the 57-year-old is making a positive impact at the City Ground. 👔 Nottingham Forest Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the City Ground dugout with real-time updates on shortlist candidates and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE NEXT MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Nottingham Forest ‘have a good chance to move forward’ under Vitor PereiraEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – thinks that Nottingham Forest could be successful in the 2026-27 season if Marinakis maintains stability.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness believes that the Greek owner “reacts too quickly” to making significant decisions at the City Ground.Games Managed19Games Won8Games Drawn5Games Lost6Vitor Pereira’s managerial stats at Nottingham Forest this season in all competitions.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “If Marinakis can just remain himself with an even keel, then I think it’s going to be another good season for Forest.“But it’s got to have that stability.
We’ve seen what happens when things don’t go right at Forest and Marinakis reacts too quickly sometimes, in my opinion.“Nevertheless, he’s backed his actions up all the way, and with Pereira, he’s got Marinakis’ confidence now and that’s the key thing. “If you have the confidence of Maranakis, then you’ve got a chance to move forward, and I think Nottingham Forest have got to do that.”Nottingham Forest make Dan Ndoye transfer decisionIt has been a difficult first season at Nottingham Forest for forward Dan Ndoye, with the 25-year-old contributing just one goal and one assist in the Premier League this campaign.Sources have told Football Insider that Nottingham Forest are reluctant to sell Ndoye despite his lack of form, and hope to see more from the Switzerland international next season.
There is interest from Serie A club Roma in Ndoye, who previously had a successful spell at Bologna before joining Nottingham Forest.Pereira has no plans to weaken his squad this summer, and wants to make additions in the transfer market in order to climb the Premier League table. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Nottingham Forest Insider Access Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of the City Ground.