Nottingham Forest Sack Manager Nuno After Owner Conflict

Nottingham Forest have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after a poor start to the 2025/26 season and a public breakdown in his relationship with club owner Evangelos Marinakis. Despite leading Forest to a seventh-place finish and Europa League qualification last season, tensions grew due to disagreements over transfer strategy and squad preparation, exacerbated by the arrival of global head of football Edu. Nuno publicly criticized the club's summer transfer window and acknowledged the deteriorated relationship with Marinakis, which deeply upset the owner. The club praised Nuno's contributions but signaled a need for a change to align with Marinakis's preference for a more attacking style. Contenders for the managerial vacancy include Ange Postecoglou, who is reportedly the preferred choice, as well as Brendan Rodgers and Jose Mourinho. The appointment is expected imminently as Forest prepare for an upcoming match against Arsenal.