Marshall Munetsi latest shows exactly why Vitor Pereira cannot be trusted in Nottingham Forest manager role

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Credit: Imago Thu 30 April 2026 6:45, UK Marshall Munetsi has recently been linked with a move to Nottingham Forest ahead of the summer transfer window.The Wolverhampton Wanderers player was brought to the club by Vitor Pereira last year, but after an initial solid start, he heavily struggled.As a result, the 29-year-old midfielder was shipped out on loan to Ligue 1 side Paris FC in January, with the Zimbabwe international not deemed good enough for Wolves.Yet, Santi Aouna via X on 28 April now reports that Forest are close to an agreement in principle for Munetsi ahead of a potential transfer.As a result, this shows exactly why, even if Pereira keeps the club up, he cannot be a long-term Forest appointment. 👔 Nottingham Forest Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the City Ground dugout with real-time updates on shortlist candidates and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE NEXT MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Vitor Pereira has previously struggled in the transfer windowSo far, Pereira has followed a similar route to that of his Wolves career.He took over a club that was heavily underperforming and fighting relegation before guiding them to safety was a great run of form at the end of the season.Marshall Munetsi’s Premier League stats this seasonPer 90 minutesGoals 0.10Shots 1.44Assists 0.10Passing accuracy63.3%Chances created 0.31Successful dribbles 0.52Tackles2.16Touches 35.26Munetsi had some awful stats this season.

Credit: FotmobAfter the 5-0 victory over Sunderland last week, the Reds are on track to repeat this feat, sitting five points clear of the relegation zone.However, his downfall at Wolves came in the summer transfer window, with Pereira making several terrible signings who have had little impact at the club this season.Now, he looks set to repeat this fate, with Munetsi clearly not good enough for the Premier League.🚨EXCL:🔵⚪️🇿🇼 #Ligue1 | 🔐 Nottingham Forest et Wolverhampton sont proches d’un accord de principe pour Marshall Munetsi.❗️Cependant, la priorité du joueur reste le Paris FC, où il souhaite poursuivre l’aventure.⚠️ Mais… aucune discussion n’a été mené pour le moment avec… pic.twitter.com/XveOS8LUzE— Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) April 28, 2026 If the rest of Pereira’s targets are of similar quality, then this is clearly a serious concern, as their squad may be at risk of a massive drop-off in ability, putting their Premier League status at risk.As a result, it is evident that the manager is not a long-term solution at the City Ground, and Forest should be looking at potential replacements.What are Nottingham Forest’s summer plans?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Forest are targeting at least one new striker in the summer transfer window.The club has found major success using a 4-4-2 formation in recent weeks, and Pereira is keen to continue using this system next season.As a result, a new striker is needed to increase the depth up top, ready for the 2026-27 campaign.With Lorenzo Lucca likely to depart, the East Midlands outfit are keen to carry at least four options to lead the line. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Nottingham Forest Insider Access Get the full story from the City Ground and the Forest Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the banks of the River Trent.