Nottingham Forest FC news: New owners want Gary Rowett to replace Philippe Montanier as manager

Gary Rowett is set for a return to management with Nottingham Forest.

The 42-year-old was sacked by Birmingham last month, but .

John Jay Moores has flown to the UK to complete the takeover of the Midlands club from Fawaz Al Hasawi - and replacing manager Philippe Montanier is top of his priority list.

Forest have picked up just one point from their past six Championship matches and are now fifth from bottom, just two points above the relegation zone.

And that will prompt an immediate change of manager, with the Frenchman being replaced by former Burton boss Rowett.