Reports this week confirmed that Nuno's three-year contract contains a clause allowing either party to terminate the agreement without compensation in the event of relegation — despite two years remaining on the deal. The Telegraph reported the West Ham United board want him to stay regardless, but the final decision would rest with the 52-year-old Portuguese himself.
Nuno was direct when asked about his future in Friday's media briefing.
"I don't have one second to think about next season. It's so demanding what we have, the challenge — especially the game on Sunday — that's what we have to focus on."
He added he had no capacity to look beyond the immediate fight.
"I don't have enough energy to think about what is ahead."
On whether the club's hierarchy shared the same singular focus, Nuno was equally brief.
"I think all the club, all the staff, the board, the players, everybody, the fans — we have our mission in hand. It's about Sunday. Just focus on Sunday."
Nuno took charge at West Ham in September, replacing Graham Potter — himself sacked just 18 days into the season — and becoming the club's fourth permanent managerial appointment in six years. A 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur proved an early turning point, and West Ham briefly climbed clear of the relegation zone before a run of poor away results and a heavy defeat to Brentford dragged them back down.
West Ham have collected 22 points from their last 14 league matches — a return that would keep most sides safe — but results elsewhere and the sheer proximity of the clubs around them have made survival feel precarious regardless of their own form.
Sunday's opponents Arsenal lead the Premier League and are fighting for the title. After that come trips to Newcastle United and a final day home fixture against Leeds United.
The contract clause gives Nuno control over his own destiny if the worst happens. For now, he is not thinking that far ahead — and he does not want anyone else to either.