Nuno Espirito Santo’s future is uncertain after his departure from Nottingham Forest, but it seems he won’t be out of work for long. According to Alan Nixon, West Ham United has added Espirito Santo to their shortlist to replace Graham Potter as their manager. Potter’s job is hanging in the balance after his team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, leaving them with only three points from four matches.
Espirito Santo’s Potential Appointment
- West Ham owner David Sullivan is reportedly a fan of Espirito Santo and has previously considered appointing him.
- Espirito Santo’s experience in the Premier League, including stints at Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham, could make him an attractive candidate.
- However, there are potential snags to his appointment, including his demands for a say in transfers and a sizeable backroom staff ¹ ².
Forest’s Decision to Sack Espirito Santo
- Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis moved quickly to appoint Ange Postecoglou after Espirito Santo’s departure, suggesting the writing was on the wall for the Portuguese manager.
- Espirito Santo’s comments about the broken relationship between him and Marinakis likely sealed his fate.
- Despite this, Espirito Santo’s track record with Forest, including guiding them to a seventh-place finish last season, could work in his favor ³.
