Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is the favourite to take over as West Ham manager should the London club decide to sack Julen Lopetegui.
The Spanish boss took over from David Moyes last summer on a two-year deal but has struggled to make an impact and currently sits 14th in the table, seven points clear of the relegation zone at the halfway point of the season.
Several British media outlets are reporting in the same direction regarding Lopetegui’s future. With the possibility of him being fire after heavy losses to Liverpool and Manchester City.
According to UfabetSport, Potter is the โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที favourite to take over if the move is made. With initial talks reportedly underway.
Despite this, Lopetegui has not been inform officially and took training on Tuesday and was due to do the same on Wednesday morning.
But West Ham call off a plan press conference on Wednesday. At which he was set to preview Friday’s FA Cup third-round tie at Aston Villa as they prepare to make an official announcement.
Lopetegui only arrived in the summer as the successor to David Moyes. But is making a swift exit with the club 14th in the Premier League.
He has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks amid their poor form. With just six wins coming from 20 league games.
Potter has been out of work since being sack by the Blues in April 2023. And has been link with the England job as well as Manchester United.