Overview

• Nuno Espirito Santo publicly acknowledged a deterioration in his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis after earlier criticism of the club’s recruitment.
• Reports point to a rift with newly appointed global head of football Edu, which is viewed as central to the dispute over transfer decisions.
• Nottingham Forest have sought to cool immediate sacking rumors, and Nuno remains in post following Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.
• A meeting involving Nuno, Marinakis and Edu is expected, while media speculation names potential successors, with bookmakers favoring Ange Postecoglou and Chilean outlet La Tercera reporting an unconfirmed approach to Manuel Pellegrini.
• Nuno signed a three-year extension in June and the team is unbeaten, with the transfer deadline and the upcoming international break adding urgency to resolving the situation.