EXCLUSIVE: TOP EUROPEAN COACH EYES WEST HAM JOB, SPOTTED IN LONDON WITH DAVID SULLIVAN

West Ham head coach Graham Potter is facing increasing uncertainty over his position.
It is understood that the Hammers management is considering managerial alternatives after a poor start to the season.

Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace marked the Hammers’ fourth loss in five Premier League matches, intensifying scrutiny on the 50-year-old.

Accprding to reports, West Ham had already started the process of identifying replacements even before the latest setback at the London Stadium.

Former Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is among the names being considered, while there has also been internal discussion about bringing back ex-manager Slaven Bilic on a short-term basis. Gary O’Neil, who previously managed Bournemouth and Wolves, is another candidate under review.

West Ham’s decision to begin identifying successors highlights growing doubts over Potter’s long-term future.

His record since arriving in January stands at six wins from 25 games. Potter’s results compare poorly to his predecessor Julen Lopetegui, who managed seven wins in 22 matches before being dismissed.
West Ham Fans Stage Protests Before Saturday’s Game

The frustration of West Ham supporters is also clear. West Ham have not won a Premier League game at home since February, and this season’s home defeats have all come against London rivals Chelsea, Tottenham and Palace.

Thousands of fans staged protests before Saturday’s game, calling for chairman David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady to step down. During the match, chants of “sacked in the morning” rang out towards Potter.

The manager, however, struck a defiant tone in his post-match comments. “The results are not what we want at all. I feel for the players, supporters, everybody connected with the club. We have to stick together and find a solution,” Potter said.

Asked if he still had the board’s backing, he replied: “Yeah, I’ve no reason to think not.” With Everton and Arsenal up next before the international break, the coming weeks could prove decisive for Potter’s future.