Nottingham Forest say Steve Cooper remains manager and that they "wish to end the speculation and the false and disruptive reporting" about his job.
Forest, beaten 2-1 by Leeds United on Tuesday, are 17th in the Premier League, above the relegation zone only on goal difference.
In a statement, owner Evangelos Marinakis said the club must come together to secure their survival.
He said "results and performances must improve immediately".
More to follow.