Edu is reportedly set to remain in the Premier League despite deciding to stand down as sporting director at Arsenal.
Former Gunners midfielder Edu returned to the north London outfit in July 2019 when he was hired as the club's first technical director. He was later promoted to sporting director.
Edu is widely credited with doing an excellent job and playing a crucial role in Arsenal's rebuild under manager Mikel Arteta.
However, as revealed by Mail Sport on Monday morning, the 46-year-old Brazilian has decided to move on following talks with the club's hierarchy.
It has since been reported by The Independent that Edu is now poised to link up with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis and his network of clubs.
Edu is said to have held positive talks with the Marinakis group, which includes Greek club Olympiacos and Portuguese side Rio Ave, as well as Forest.
Forest moved ahead of Arsenal in the Premier League table on Saturday when they beat West Ham 3-0, shortly after Arteta's men had lost 1-0 at Newcastle.
Arsenal currently sit fifth in the table with 18 points, while Forest are third with 19.
Edu won six trophies with Arsenal during his playing career, including two Premier League titles - in 2002 and 2004.
Since returning to the club as a director, Edu has witnessed one FA Cup triumph, while Arsenal have also won the Community Shield twice.
The Gunners have finished second in the Premier League in each of the past two seasons, having placed eighth, eighth and fifth in the three campaigns prior.
Edu has previously expressed his pride at how the culture at Arsenal has improved since his return to the club.
He once said in an interview that he was proud to have supported Arteta in 'changing how people see our club and the vision people have of Arsenal compared to the past.'
Edu added during the interview: 'I want to win the best way possible. When we win the trophy, it is because we did it the right way. Ask every single Arsenal fan how they feel about that.'
ColinsGooner
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My Team is on the collapse again,hope they replace Edu with someone better or else it's back to square one,every big team needs stability to succeed
Outlier
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Sign the sporting director from Borussia Dortmund. Look at all the talent they have acquired over the years. They have an eye for talent
miguelbumba
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Can somebody remembered that this stupid edu told arsenal fans that they are not going to be disappointed us this season……u fucking bastard
The season hasn't finished yet..
wusbmnrsz
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Can somebody remembered that this stupid edu told arsenal fans that they are not going to be disappointed us this season……u fucking bastard
It's just beginning of Long period of CRYING & CURSING for u guys Kidoooo [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Boban1
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Can somebody remembered that this stupid edu told arsenal fans that they are not going to be disappointed us this season……u fucking bastard
Boban1
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Zero mentality Arteta is Next the most useless coach ever
Boban1
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I’m glad to see this useless Edu leaving
Wudaeimsyz
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Just let Wenger return on Edu's pos
Wudaeimsyz
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Am seeing the return of our own Arsene Wenger to take over after Edu
homdilpstz
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both you and Arteta are failures coz Yuh ou failed to purchase a prolific striker
ciyamnpty
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keep dreaming brother