West Ham United have held talks with Graham Potter concerning the managerial place within the occasion Julen Lopetegui leaves the membership.
Lopetegui stays in situ for now, however the membership have been discussing his future following a run that has seen West Ham decide up eight factors from their final eight video games.
One supply has informed Sky Sports activities Information that Lopetegui might be sacked as soon as they’ve an settlement in precept with a most well-liked goal – understood to be Potter.
Because it stands, there isn’t a settlement with Potter or some other supervisor.
Sky Sports activities Information understands that Everton additionally retain an curiosity in Potter, ought to they resolve to exchange Sean Dyche.
Potter has been out of labor since he was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023 after a seven-month spell with the membership, regardless of signing a five-year deal to exchange Thomas Tuchel.
The 49-year-old was beforehand with Brighton for 3 years, serving to them to a ninth-place Premier League end in 2021/22, their highest-ever end at the moment.
Potter on Chelsea exit – ‘You reside and be taught’
Potter appeared on Monday Night time Soccer in September and mirrored on his transient stint at Chelsea. He stated the workforce have been in a state of “flux” throughout his time on the membership and he’ll “learn” from the expertise.
Potter was appointed in September 2022 however lasted fewer than eight months within the position earlier than being sacked by the membership.
He stated of his tenure: “After speaking to the owners, they were very ambitious. They wanted to challenge for trophies and use younger players.
“The prospect to have that chance to work with youthful gamers and construct an atmosphere. We did some issues nicely.
“All of a sudden there was a bit of adjustment to be done while still trying to compete, the whole team was in a bit of flux. There was a lot of adjusting.
“It is unimaginable to play all people in each minute. Discovering that stability was a little bit of a battle. You reside and also you be taught. It was a really turbulent interval in Chelsea’s historical past. I want I had carried out higher.”
Asked if it has made him hungrier for his next challenge, Potter added: “I do know my means and know what I can do. It must be the appropriate alternative and must be the appropriate factor for me.
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Talking on Monday Night time Soccer in September Potter defined his former Brighton aspect’s model of play
“The culture at Chelsea over a period of time has got them success so I respect that. I suppose you could feel that from the outside, the media and the supporters. Perhaps the mistake I made was that I thought with new ownership there would be a change of culture.
“However tradition runs loads deeper than that. Earlier than the World Cup, we would solely misplaced three matches within the Premier League – one to Arsenal, who have been high on the time, and to Newcastle and Brighton away – however the world was closing in and we have been near disaster.
“Perspective is not always easy to get, and at the time Chelsea were used to winning and competing.
“It was straightforward to say it should be the coach as he is not used to taking part in at this degree or labored at this degree. Possibly he was the issue, and I may perceive that because the outcomes weren’t what they anticipated.”
West Ham fixtures
Jan 10: Aston Villa (a) – FA Cup
Jan 14: Fulham (h)
Jan 18: Crystal Palace (h)
Jan 26: Aston Villa (a) – Stay on Sky Sports activities
Feb 3: Chelsea (a) – Stay on Sky Sports activities
Feb 15: Brentford (h)
