West Ham's preferred candidate revealed as Julen Lopetegui nears sack

West Ham United are considering replacing manager Julen Lopetegui, who has faced mounting pressure following heavy defeats, including a 4-1 loss at Manchester City and a 5-0 home loss to Liverpool.

The team's poor performance has left them in 14th place in the Premier League, just seven points above the relegation zone. West Ham's board is reportedly meeting to discuss Lopetegui's future, with tensions rising between him and technical director Tim Steidten.

Former Chelsea manager Graham Potter, who has been out of work since April 2023, is a strong candidate to replace Lopetegui. Other potential candidates, such as Edin Terzic and Max Allegri, are seen as unlikely. West Ham appointed Lopetegui in the summer after David Moyes' departure.