Breaking News:West Ham United possible as Graham Potter ready for new job now
Graham Potter is “itching” for a new managerial job and West Ham United are among possible options, according to Alan Nixon.
The journalist reported via The Sun’s website on 16 November that Potter is ready to take on a new job after being snubbed by Manchester United and England.
While Ajax are also mooted as a potential destination for him, the Englishman is open to returning to the Premier League, thus handing a boost to the Irons.
West Ham United possible as Graham Potter ready for new job
West Ham hoped Julen Lopetegui would take them to greater heights when they hired him to replace David Moyes ahead of the 2024-25 season.
However, they find themselves placed fourteenth in the Premier League after 11 games, sitting just five points above the relegation zone.
Having led the side to only three league wins so far, Lopetegui is under increasing pressure at the London Stadium, with many fans calling him to be sacked.
The Hammers hierarchy, though, remain 100 per cent behind the Spaniard [BBC] as he looks to turn things around at the club between now and the end of the season.
West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui
Julen Lopetegui is off to a rocky start at West Ham United. (Credit: Imago)
However, Lopetegui would have to prove that he is the man to take the club forward to be afforded so much time.
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Should that not be the case, David Sullivan must look at options to replace him, with Potter and Ruud van Nistelrooy being very capable candidates.
Sullivan will reportedly overlook Potter even if he is to sack Lopetegui [GiveMeSport], but that would be a bad move as the 49-year-old’s record with Brighton speaks for itself.
In other West Ham news, this Irons youngster is living up to his “top player” tag away from the London Stadium.
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