West Ham United are expected to part company with manager Nuno Espírito Santo this week following the club's relegation from the Premier League. The Portuguese has been summoned for talks with the board, and discussions are likely to end with his departure.
Nuno refused to discuss his future after Sunday's confirmation of relegation. His three-year contract includes a clause allowing West Ham to dismiss him without compensation, while Nuno is also free to walk away. Club sources indicate it is unlikely Nuno wishes to stay, and co-owner David Sullivan is reportedly minded to make a change despite previous support.
Nuno took over from Graham Potter last September but could not prevent the team from finishing in the bottom three. He was backed with funds in January, but his confusing training methods and team selections reportedly displeased some players. If Nuno leaves, West Ham will be seeking their fifth manager in two years, with Scott Parker and Gary O'Neil among the candidates.
Whoever takes charge will face a significant rebuild. West Ham posted losses of £104.2 million in the last financial year and may need to raise up to £150 million through player sales. Key players expected to depart include Jarrod Bowen, Crysencio Summerville, Mateus Fernandes, Tomas Soucek, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Taty Castellanos, and Jean-Clair Todibo. Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola is also unlikely to remain after his wife criticised the club's managers on social media.
