West Ham United is reportedly considering appointing a short-term manager to replace Graham Potter following a string of poor results in the Premier League. After suffering their fourth loss in just five games over the weekend, West Ham finds themselves in the bottom half of the table. The recent 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at home has intensified fan discontent with the team’s performance this season.
The lack of significant summer recruitment and the departure of Mohammed Kudus have dampened expectations for the new campaign. While they began with a disappointing 3-0 loss to Sunderland, a sole 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest stands out amidst a series of defeats in all other competitions.
According to a report by Telegraph journalist Matt Law, Nuno Espírito Santo, Slaven Bilic, and Gary O’Neil are potential candidates to replace Potter. The pressure mounts on Potter, who has struggled to enhance the team’s performance since taking over in January. Owner David Sullivan is reportedly considering a short-term replacement for Potter until the end of the season before making further decisions.
There are indications that Potter’s two-and-a-half-year contract includes a potential ‘break clause’ at the end of the season. However, the current situation suggests that the former Chelsea boss might not last until the season’s conclusion. Bilic, open to a temporary deal until the end of the season, has emerged as a candidate after his successful Premier League tenure with West Ham. Nuno, despite uncertainties regarding his willingness for a short-term role, remains an expensive option due to his recent achievements with Nottingham Forest.
