Nottingham Forest Manager Nuno Espírito Santo Faces Possible Sacking Amid Transfer Disputes

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo is actively managing his squad ahead of the transfer window deadline, focusing on both departures and reinforcements to build a competitive team for the 2025-26 season. While high-profile signings like Douglas Luiz, James McAtee, and Omari Hutchinson have been made, Nuno has emphasized the urgent need for additional full-backs and further quality additions to strengthen the squad's depth for multiple competitions. Departures include players such as David Carmo, who is being targeted by Spanish side Real Oviedo, and Ramon Sosa, who left for Palmeiras but has struggled to make an impact, validating Nuno's decision to let him go. Despite some reported tensions with club owner Evangelos Marinakis and football director Edu Gaspar concerning transfer activities, Nuno remains focused on the team's progress, though rumors of his potential sacking have surfaced, with Brendan Rodgers mentioned as a possible replacement. Nuno has publicly dismissed these speculation and instead called for two players, Omar Richards and Eric Moreira, to leave to gain playing time elsewhere, aiming to facilitate three more signings before the window closes. The club is also negotiating to add winger Dilane Bakwa and goalkeeper Dominic Livakovic, highlighting Forest's intent to bolster their squad despite internal challenges.