SEAN DYCHE BANISHES £55M NOTTINGHAM FOREST PLAYER TO TRAIN WITH RESERVES. HE WANTS HIM GONE JANUARY

Nottingham Forest have been rocked by a bombshell behind-the-scenes decision that has sent shockwaves through the fanbase and left the dressing room buzzing with tension. New manager Sean Dyche, known for his no-nonsense approach and ruthless demands for discipline, work rate, and unity, has reportedly banished a £55 million first-team star to train with the reserves — and the message from the boss couldn’t be clearer: he wants him gone by January.

Sources inside the club claim Dyche reached breaking point after weeks of frustration with the player’s attitude, commitment, and style of play. While the identity of the star remains within the club walls for now, insiders insist the fallout was inevitable. Dyche, a manager who values collective effort over individual stardom, was reportedly angered by what he described as “selfish performances” and a lack of desire to follow tactical instructions.

According to those close to the situation, Dyche told the coaching staff in a blunt closed-door meeting:

“I don’t want selfish players that play for themselves. We’re one team. If you can’t put your heart into the badge, you’re out.”

That mentality has already begun reshaping the squad, and this £55m exile is the biggest sign yet that Dyche is determined to stamp his authority on the club immediately. Players are said to be stunned by the speed — and severity — of the decision, but many also believe it sends a strong message that standards will not slip under the new regime.

Training ground witnesses reveal the player was informed early in the morning that he would be joining the reserve group “until further notice.” The reaction was described as “shocked but not entirely surprised,” with tensions having grown for weeks over disagreements regarding work rate and tactical discipline.

Behind the scenes, Dyche has reportedly already ordered the recruitment team to find him a new club before the January window opens, making it clear that he does not see a future for the player at the City Ground under his leadership. One source put it bluntly:

“He doesn’t fit with Sean Dyche’s ideas. The manager has already told the hierarchy: find him a team. Goodbye.”

The timing of this explosive decision comes at a moment when Forest desperately need unity and leadership. The Premier League table is tightening, and Dyche understands that surviving the season requires players willing to fight for every ball, every challenge, every second. The manager is determined to clear out any player he believes could disrupt that mission.

Fans online have already erupted with speculation, fear, excitement, and fury. Some supporters believe Dyche is making the bold, necessary choices to rebuild the squad in his image, while others think the club risks losing a talented player who simply needed better guidance or a system that matches his strengths. But what everyone agrees on is simple: this is a massive story — and the January transfer window just became even more dramatic.

With the window only weeks away, all eyes will be on Nottingham Forest to see whether the club can offload their high-priced outcast, who will surely attract interest despite the controversy. One thing is certain: under Sean Dyche, Forest will operate differently.

And for this £55m player, the message has been delivered loud and clear.

His Forest journey is over. January can’t come soon enough.