Nottingham Forest Owner Backs Nuno After £180m Summer Investment Amid Club Tensions

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has made controversial squad decisions this season, notably excluding record signing Omari Hutchinson from the Europa League squad, sparking debate about his strategy and the club's internal power dynamics. Hutchinson's signing was heavily influenced by Forest's global head of football, Edu, which may indicate tensions between Nuno and the club's leadership. Despite this, key players like Elliot Anderson have publicly supported Nuno, praising his management style and expressing hope that he remains in charge amid ongoing speculation about his future and tense relations with owner Evangelos Marinakis. Marinakis has backed Nuno with nearly £180 million spent on new signings, including Hutchinson, James McAtee, Arnaud Kalimuendo, and Dilane Bakwa, aiming to build a squad capable of competing in multiple competitions including the Europa League. The international break has allowed time for Nuno and Marinakis to meet and address their differences, with Nuno seeking earlier signings to better integrate new players into his system. While the situation at Forest remains delicate, Nuno now has the resources to succeed if he can unify the squad and navigate the club's complex internal dynamics.