Nottingham Forest have made "contact" with former Seville manager Jorge Sampaoli, it has been claimed.
The Reds are said to have "sought" the 63-year-old as a replacement for head coach Steve Cooper, though it is unclear whether such a move would be made immediately or further down the line.
Sampaoli, who has also managed Argentina and Marseille in his career, is wanted by both Forest and Brazilian side Flamengo, who are the reigning Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil champions.
