Stefan Borson reveals what Nottingham Forest and Nuno's legal battle is really about

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(Credit: Imago) Wed 18 March 2026 7:30, UK Nuno Espirito Santo’s legal battle with Nottingham Forest will be about his compensation fee after being sacked earlier this season. VISIT THE FOREST FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES What is ‘surprising’ about Nuno Espirito Santo situationThe Athletic reported on 5 March Nuno, who is now West Ham manager, is embroiled in a legal dispute with Forest relating to his sacking.

“It will only be about what he’s paid to leave,” said Borson. West Ham United head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is embroiled in a legal dispute with Nottingham Forest relating to his controversial sacking at the start of the season.While Nuno is trying to lead West Ham out of the relegation places, possibly at Forest’s expense, The Athletic… pic.twitter.com/uxC5DnvT30— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) March 5, 2026 View Tweet “This doesn’t seem to be one of those situations where there’s a sort of question mark over which division they’re in.

“I would have thought this is a private arbitration, so I’m not sure how the press found out,” said Borson. Credit: Imago“I would put good money on it that it will be settled before any arbitration hearing.” Forest are at risk of being relegated this season as they sit fourth-bottom in the Premier League table, just one place above Nuno’s West Ham on goal difference.