Former Everton and Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is being lined up by Nottingham Forest as Steve Cooper's position at the City Ground has been "plunged into doubt", according to reports.
The 62-year-old Spaniard has been out of work since being dismissed by Everton in January following a 2-1 defeat to Norwich City, leaving the Toffees sitting six points outside the relegation zone.
Steve Cooper's side suffered their fifth consecutive defeat on Monday evening as they were thrashed 4-0 by Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
