West Ham United have been linked with a move for former Chelsea manager Graham Potter amid uncertainties surrounding Julen Lopetegui.
Julen Lopetegui is under a lot of pressure after a disappointing start to the season, and the Spanish manager could be shown in the door. West Ham United are 14th in the Premier League table with just four wins from 14 league matches.
Lopetegui was backed heavily during the summer transfer window, but he has not been able to deliver. West Ham are now ready to bring in an alternative, and they are looking to initiate talks with Potter. According to a report by Football Insider, they will open preliminary talks with the 49-year-old manager soon.
Graham Potter failed at Chelsea, but he remains a manager with a positive reputation. He did an excellent job at Brighton & Hove Albion, and he could be the ideal acquisition for West Ham. The Seagulls played impressive football under his management, and West Ham certainly have the squad to execute his style of football as well.
West Ham have signed multiple quality players in recent seasons, and Lopetegui we have not managed to get the best out of them. Graham Potter might be able to unlock their true potential and get them firing once again.
West Ham will be hoping to finish closer to the European qualifying spots, and they need to make a managerial change for that to happen. The Spanish manager is clearly struggling and a change would be ideal for all parties.
Potter could be ideal for West Ham
It is fair to assume that Graham Potter will be excited about returning to the Premier League as well. The former Chelsea manager is currently out of a job worst time will be an attractive destination. They have an ambitious project and a talented squad. The 49-year-old manager will look to prove his quality once again after his failed spell with Chelsea.
This could be the ideal opportunity for him to rebuild his reputation. It remains to be seen whether all parties can come to an agreement. Ideally, West Ham should look to appoint a new manager before the January transfer window so that he can assess the squad properly and bring in the right additions when the transfer window reopens.