Graham Potter closing in on a return to management with West Ham to replace Julen Lopetegui; positive talks held with club officials and he could be in charge for the FA Cup clash against Aston Villa on Friday;

With Julen Lopetegui in limbo, Potter has held talks with West Ham but it is understood he may be tempted by a possible opening at Everton

Graham Potter is considering an offer to become West Ham ’s new manager, with Julen Lopetegui on the cusp of being sacked just six months into his reign. Lopetegui, who took up his post in July, has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks and Saturday’s 4-1 defeat away at Manchester City could prove to be the final straw.

West Ham and Everton expected to move quickly on managerial decisions over Sean Dyche and Julen Lopetegui in next 24 hours; both sides in conversation with Graham Potter over potentially taking over;

So it is time for change. It has to be made immediately before it is too late for a new manager to come in and identify what players he wants from the transfer market to get this team operating properly. We cannot wait any longer.

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.