West Ham board split on Nuno’s future, with Kretinsky said to be backing manager

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West Ham United’s hierarchy is currently divided regarding the future of manager Nuno Espírito Santo following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. Despite the recent drop in division, second-largest shareholder Daniel Kretinsky reportedly supports the Portuguese coach remaining in his current position. Conversely, majority owner David Sullivan is less convinced about retaining the manager's services. While a departure still appears the most probable outcome, high-level discussions held on Monday have complicated the situation. A final resolution concerning the manager's status is anticipated later this week as the board members weigh all available options for the club's immediate professional future.