West Ham are said to be lining up a sensational move for a former manager should Graham Potter be sacked as Hammers boss.
Potter is believed to be close to the chop at the London Stadium, despite yesterday’s board statement suggesting the manager remains part of the club’s future. But as the West Ham hierarchy weigh up potential replacements, it has emerged that Slaven Bilic is a contender to take the hot-seat.
Slaven Bilic scratches his chin during West Ham training
Bilic could be set for a sensational return to West Ham
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Former boss Bilic memorably oversaw West Ham’s final season at Upton Park and is a surprise name now being discussed. TalkSport’s Alex Crook revealed that Bilic has been mentioned within the corridors of power at the London Stadium, alongside Nuno Espirito Santo and Sean Dyche.
The return of Bilic would represent a huge shift by West Ham, with the Croatian still a popular figure among sections of the fanbase. He has been out of work since leaving Saudi Pro League side Al-Fateh earlier this year.
Current Irons boss Potter remains under huge pressure with some suggesting a loss against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday could see him lose his job.