West Ham United have been linked with a move for Julen Lopetegui, who has snubbed Crystal Palace to wait for the Hammers.
Julen Lopetegui has turned down the chance to join Crystal Palace and is now waiting for a potential move to West Ham United, according to reports from Football Insider. With Crystal Palace preparing to replace Roy Hodgson with Oliver Glasner, speculation is growing that David Moyes’ time at West Ham could be coming to an end soon.
After a disappointing run of form, including eight winless matches across all competitions, the Hammers have failed to meet their expectations this season and could be in need of a new manager. Lopetegui, who has previous experience in the Premier League with Wolves, is reportedly keen on the West Ham job and could be a suitable replacement for Moyes.
The Spaniard’s successful stint with Sevilla proves that he has the ability to thrive in the Premier League, and his arrival could attract technically gifted players from Spain to West Ham. With significant resources at their disposal, the Hammers could back Lopetegui in the transfer market to address the squad’s weaknesses.
Having left Wolves due to differing ambitions, Lopetegui sees West Ham as an ambitious club and is reportedly open to a potential move. It remains to be seen whether the Hammers will pursue a deal for the 57-year-old manager, but they have also been linked with other potential candidates such as Graham Potter.
