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Edu returns to football as Nottingham Forest appoint former Arsenal sporting director to lead recruitment, performance and player strategy across clubs.

Arsenal sporting director Edu leaves the club after receiving a lucrative offer from Nottingham Forest’s owner Evangelos Marinakis, doubling his salary.

Arsenal’s successful sporting director Edu Gaspar is being targeted by Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis for a CEO-like role.