Nuno Espirito Santo's future as Nottingham Forest manager is uncertain after a breakdown in his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis.

The Portuguese had cast doubt on his role at the City Ground in a remarkable pre-match press conference on Friday. Responding to rumours he was at risk of the sack, Nuno suggested there was ‘no smoke without fire’ and also admitted his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis had deteriorated.

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo insists he wants to stay in his job and will hold more talks with the club’s hierarchy soon. The Portuguese coach – who signed a new contract in June after guiding Forest to European football for the first time since 1995 – poured fuel on speculation his position was under threat during Friday’s press conference ahead of the Premier League game at Crystal Palace.