It was reported on Monday that West Ham were considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following a disappointing start to his tenure. The board have held talks with Graham Potter about possibly replacing the Spaniard but as of yet Lopetegui remains in his position.

Graham Potter is considering an offer to become West Ham ’s new manager, with Julen Lopetegui on the cusp of being sacked just six months into his reign. Lopetegui, who took up his post in July, has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks and Saturday’s 4-1 defeat away at Manchester City could prove to be the final straw.

Sky Sports News reported on Monday that Graham Potter was a leading candidate to replace Julen Lopetegui at West Ham in the event the Spaniard leaves the club; source says Lopetegui will be sacked once an agreement is reached with preferred target;