Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest have sacked sporting director Filippo Giraldi.

The director was in charge of transfers at the club since October, as Forest look to avoid relegation.

He brought in the likes of Keylor Navas, Chris Wood and Jonjo Shelvey to the club in the winter.

A Forest statement read: "Nottingham Forest's Sporting Director, Filippo Giraldi, has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect.

"He leaves the Club amicably with our best wishes.

"Filippo would like to place on record his thanks to the club and wishes Nottingham Forest best of luck for the future."