Aitor Karanka is on the brink at Nottingham Forest after the chaotic 3-3 draw with Norwich.

Karanka’s reign as Forest manager is precarious after less than 12 months in charge with owner Evangelos Marinakis considering taking action for the club’s failure to reach the top six.

Telegraph Sport understands Karanka was under strict instructions to secure a place in the play-offs by January 1, following a significant transfer spend in the summer.

But Forest are tenth in the Championship after throwing away a 3-0 lead at automatic promotion contenders Norwich.

It is believed Karanka’s position is being discussed by the Forest board and he may get the game at Millwall on Saturday, but the Spaniard is unquestionably facing the end of his tenure.

Karanka was appointed as Mark Warburton’s replacement in January this year and signed 17 players in the summer, including the £13.2m record capture of Portuguese midfielder Joao Carvalho.