Stuart Pearce has reportedly agreed to become Nottingham Forest's new manager.

The 51-year-old revealed on Wednesday that he was in talks with the Championship club after previously claiming that he was not interested in the job.

However, Pearce will not take over at the City Ground until the start of next season, according to Sky Sports News.

Gary Brazil is currently in caretaker charge of the team following Billy Davies's departure last month.

Pearce, who spent 12 years as a player with Forest, is understood to have signed a two-year contract.