West Ham could appoint Graham Potter in next 24 hours
Graham Potter could be hired as West Ham United’s new manager before the close of play on Wednesday, according to Jack Rosser.
The Sun journalist posted on X (7 January) to report that after holding further “positive talks” with Potter on Tuesday, the Hammers could confirm the 49-year-old’s appointment within the next 24 hours.
Some details are still yet to be resolved regarding the Irons’ agreement with Potter, but as Julen Lopetegui teeters on the brink of the sack, the Spaniard’s replacement being confirmed is imminent.
Rosser said: “West Ham held positive talks with Potter today, still some details to be resolved but there could be an appointment tomorrow.”
Graham Potter appointment looks imminent at West Ham
It’s hardly surprising that, having seemingly settled on Potter as the man to replace Lopetegui in East London, the Hammers’ hierarchy are now wasting little time in rushing through his appointment.
That’s something of a sea-change from their attitude across the past few months, though, given they’ve persisted with Lopetegui for far too long despite the 58-year-old showing few signs of improvement.
Having already been on the brink of the sack at several points this season, Lopetegui has arguably only held onto his job due to the London Stadium board being split almost down the middle over what to do [Foot Mercato, 8 December].
Dilly-dallying over a decision on a manager long seen as a dead man walking has seen the Irons waste plenty of time, with back-to-back thumpings by Liverpool and Manchester City being the final straw.
With Potter poised to finally bring six forgettable months to an end by succeeding Lopetegui in charge, the Hammers will be hoping his arrival can help them make up for lost time in East London.
In other West Ham news, one forgotten Irons man is ready to depart with an interested club’s directors ready to sanction a deal.
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