West Ham Set to Part Ways with Nuno Espírito Santo Imminently

West Ham's management is reportedly on the verge of sacking manager Nuno Espírito Santo, according to local media. The two parties are already in discussions to terminate the coach's contract after the Hammers were relegated from the Premier League yesterday, ending their 14-year stay in England's top flight. The Portuguese tactician joined the London club in September, signing a three-year deal, but his contract included a clause allowing him to depart in the event of relegation.

Nuno Espírito Santo himself has endured a turbulent season, having started the campaign at Nottingham Forest. He was dismissed after just three matches, only to be appointed as Graham Potter's successor at West Ham two weeks later. The Portuguese took over the Hammers with three points and finished with 39, marking the highest points tally for a relegated club since Birmingham and Blackpool in 2011.