Cooper handed fresh deal at bottom side Forest

Nottingham Forest have given head coach Steve Cooper a new contract until 2025.

Cooper's position was reportedly under pressure with Forest bottom of the Premier League after eight games, but the club have decided to put their faith in the former Swansea boss.

Forest also appointed Filippo Giraldi as their new sporting director earlier this week.

Cooper guided Forest to promotion from the Championship through the play-offs last season, but has overseen a complete makeover of the squad over the summer with 23 signings arriving.

After claiming four points from their opening three games, Forest's new-look side have lost five games in a row.

A 4-0 defeat at rivals Leicester on Monday has left them bottom of the table.