Sean Dyche continues to haunt Nottingham Forest amid Arnaud Kalimuendo exit update
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Credit: Imago Wed 6 May 2026 9:00, UK Sean Dyche’s failings as Nottingham Forest manager are not done yet, as Arnaud Kalimuendo remains a talking point ahead of the summer.The former Everton boss lasted just 25 games in charge at the City Ground, and despite a 40 per cent win record, Evangelos Marinakis made the cut-throat decision to replace him with Vitor Pereira.Of course, that decision has worked wonders for the Reds, going unbeaten in 10 matches, with a Europa League semi-final on the horizon, but what was disappointing was the decision to let Kalimuendo leave.Forest’s transfer failings have been there for all to see in recent windows, and that couldn’t be any more blatant, given how the loan winger is performing in the Bundesliga this season. 🔄 Nottingham Forest Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Nottingham Forest boardroom. VISIT THE FOREST TRANSFER HUB Nottingham Forest supporters have fallen in love with Arnaud KalimuendoKalimuendo barely featured under Dyche, with many supporters questioning whether the player and coach had fallen out at the City Ground, but it was clear that he simply wasn’t rated.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The 24-year-old moved to Eintracht Frankfurt during the winter transfer window, and since then, he has notched six goals and an assist in 17 Bundesliga appearances.He has helped Frankfurt to secure nine more points in the games when he has scored or assisted, even managing to find the back of the net off the bench against Bayern Munich in February.Arnaud Kalimuendo’s loan spellStats [FotMob]Minutes played1298Goals6Assists1Chances created18Successful passes85.3%Successful dribbles53.8%Tackles per 900.62Kalimuendo has quickly become a much-loved figure over in Germany, and while so many fans back in England want to see him return with a bang, his opening months at the club may have ruined that.Sean Dyche continues to impact transfers at the City GroundDyche did very few positive things at the City Ground during his short tenure, and not featuring Kalimuendo enough was certainly one of them.The attacker is now loving life in Germany, where he is truly appreciated by the team, and Football Insider understands that Forest are set to agree a reduced fee for Kalimuendo with Frankfurt.The Bundesliga side have a £23million buy option this summer, though it is not clear whether they can afford that fee. Either way, it would appear that Forest are going to lose him.It all goes back to Dyche’s treatment of the player during his first few months at the club, and the former Everton boss simply shouldn’t be forgiven for that.
The Reds will be losing a real talent.