Sacking Lopetegui and Eyeing Potter as ReplacementIn a decisive turn of events, West Ham United has parted ways with manager Julen Lopetegui, a decision confirmed by

A pair of heavy defeats at the hands of top-of-the-table Liverpool and champions Manchester City could prove to be the final straw for West Ham bosses, who would look to wrap up a deal for Lopetegui’s successor as speedily as possible.

West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday's heavy defeat at Manchester City.

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is closing in on a Premier League return after almost two years without a job.

West Ham have sacked Julen Lopetegui after a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City at the weekend, reports say. The east London outfit already have a replacement in mind to step in with former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter the leading candidate.