West Ham United may turn to 47-year-old Coventry City manager Frank Lampard to replace Graham Potter, having sounded out his entourage.
According to a report by Football Insider, Frank Lampard is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers are scouring the managerial market for a young and exciting coach amid uncertainties surrounding Graham Potter’s long-term future at the East London club.
Several candidates have emerged on West Ham United’s radar, and they have zeroed in on Lampard as the ideal candidate to take over from Graham Potter if the current manager fails to turn things around at the London Stadium. There has been contact between West Ham and the Englishman’s entourage over a possible move. However, he is content at Coventry City amid the recent progress at the EFL Championship club.
Frank Lampard has revitalised his and Coventry City’s fortunes since taking over from Mark Robins nearly 12 months ago. The 47-year-old is one of the greatest midfielders of all time, winning every major honour with Chelsea while being among the most prolific midfielders ever. He entered the managerial sphere in 2018, enjoying a solid stint with Derby County before returning to Chelsea in 2019.
While Lampard enjoyed some promising moments during his time as Chelsea’s head coach, his stint ended after only 18 months. Another underwhelming spell followed, as he could not make his mark at Everton. However, the English tactician has landed on his feet since joining Coventry City, with the Sky Blues enjoying an unbeaten start to the 2025/26 EFL Championship campaign.
Frank Lampard’s exceptional impact at Coventry City has piqued the attention of several clubs, with West Ham United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature. The Hammers are planning for life after Graham Potter after a horrendous start to the 2025/26 season.
The former Chelsea manager did not have much credit in the bank before the new season began, having struggled to get his ideas across in the second half of the 2024/25 season. While the win over Nottingham Forest before the international break promises to turn things around, West Ham may not show much patience with him.
The Hammers have already sounded out Lampard’s entourage over a possible move. However, the 47-year-old Englishman is content at Coventry City, and a return to West Ham may not be on the cards. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the former Chelsea manager.