Sven to settle in across the Trent?

The Magpies, currently under new ownership after a takeover by a Middle-Eastern consortium, are thought to have held talks with the Swede, out of football since being sacked by Mexico earlier in the year.

Former Forest caretaker boss Ian McParland is currently manager of County and his position is not thought to be under threat, with Eriksson touted for an upstairs role.