Nottingham Forest have reportedly earmarked Nigel Clough as their top managerial target and have approached Burton Albion over permission to speak to him.
The 50-year-old, whose father Brian famously guided the Reds to back-to-back European Cups nearly four decades ago, is said to be in a dilemma over making a potential return to the club.
Clough spent nine years at the City Ground playing under his father, making 324 appearances for the club and winning a couple of League Cup titles.
According to Sky Sports News, Forest are now keen to bring the Burton boss back in a coaching capacity and have put forward a formal request to open talks.
It is claimed that Clough is torn over the decision, though, as he also has a strong connection to the Brewers having returned for a second spell in charge 13 months ago.
Forest have been without a manager since parting company with Philippe Montanier earlier this month.
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