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West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui reacts during the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Julen Lopetegui has one game left to save his career at West Ham, and if the Hammers fail to beat Bournemouth, Graham Potter could take the reins in east London.
The Hammers have reportedly already held talks with Massimiliano Allegri, however it is understood that he would not want to take charge of the club until the summer.
Julen Lopetegui is 90 minutes away from dismissal
Michael Carrick is another name mentioned in dispatches, although the compensation West Ham would have to pay Middlesbrough for their eldest son is likely to rule him out.
According to the latest edition of Inside Track Podcast by Football InsiderThe idea of Potter taking charge of the London Stadium appeals to the hierarchy simply because he won’t cost any extra money over and above his salary requirements.
Importantly, Potter himself is understood to be willing to take on the role if offered and, in fact, has been biding his time and “hoping for a great job.”
Indeed, getting the Hammers back to where they need to be is a challenge, but as the 49-year-old showed while at Brighton, he certainly has the tactical knowledge and knows how to put together a good team and make them play. at a very high level every week.
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Although his time at Chelsea will invariably be mentioned to somewhat denigrate his previous successes, one must take into account the volatility that existed at Stamford Bridge at the time.
Football Insider’s sources suggest Lopetegui will be sacked if he fails to win his next game, but also detail that Potter is coveted by a number of other clubs, so the east Londoners will have to act quickly if they want to get their man.
Then it would at least give him the opportunity to play a few games to understand what he has at his disposal before entering the transfer market in January.
