Julen Lopetegui sacked: Graham Potter and Steidten image shared at West Ham
Graham Potter has been pictured alongside Tim Steidten amid claims that he is set to replace Julen Lopetegui at West Ham United.
In a picture shared by Sean Whetstone on X (6 January), Steidten can be seen holding face-to-face talks with Potter, who is touted to take the reins at the East London club after it emerged that Lopetegui has been sacked [talkSPORT].
While the date, time and location of the image remain to be known, the Irons technical director can be seen smiling as he speaks to the English tactician.
Graham Potter and Tim Steidten spotted together as Lopetegui sacked at West Ham
David Sullivan had been reluctant to sack Lopetegui after only hiring him in the summer, but that stance appears to have changed.
The Hammers have decided to part ways with the former Sevilla boss after the 4-1 defeat against Manchester City on Saturday, 4 January.
Lopetegui’s job at the London Stadium was under threat last month, but he managed to cling on after leading West Ham to a 2-1 win against Wolves on 9 December.
However, with the East London outfit placed 14th in the Premier League after 20 games, the 58-year-old has run out of time.
It would now be a surprise if Potter is not confirmed to replace Lopetegui.
Although the time and date of the said picture are unclear, it is evident that Steidten has held talks with Potter over becoming the Premier League club’s head coach.
It is worth noting that Steidten and Lopetegui are not on good terms anymore, with the latter recently asking the former to stay away from the training ground [The Guardian].
In other West Ham news, a transfer exit is already on the cards at the London Stadium this month with talks over a deal progressing.
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