Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has acknowledged a deterioration in his relationship with club owner Evangelos Marinakis, raising fresh questions over his long-term position at the Premier League side. Speaking to reporters on Friday, the Portuguese coach said the pair are now "not so close" after working almost daily together last season. Espirito Santo did not elaborate on specific points of friction but characterised the current rapport as "not good," contrasting it with the close collaboration that marked the team’s successful fight against relegation in 2024-25. The comments follow reports that Forest’s hierarchy has warned the manager against unspecified "controversial decisions," amplifying speculation about possible changes at the City Ground before the new campaign begins.