Nottingham Forest has asked global head of football Edu to stay away from the club's training ground amid growing tensions. The move comes after a turbulent season that has already seen four managers take charge, with Vitor Pereira now tasked with securing Premier League survival. Edu's relationship with previous managers Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou, and Sean Dyche reportedly deteriorated, contributing to their departures.

Forest's recruitment strategy under Edu has involved spending close to £200 million on new players since last summer. This aggressive approach to squad building was central to Edu's remit but has yet to deliver the desired results. The club currently sits in a precarious league position, raising questions about the effectiveness of their recruitment strategy and Edu's overall performance.

While sources suggest Edu is likely to leave the City Ground before next season, the club maintains this is not true. Nevertheless, his role remains under intense scrutiny as Nottingham Forest battles to avoid relegation in the final weeks of the campaign. The situation highlights the growing pressure on football executives when results fail to match ambitious spending.