West Ham United have opened talks with Graham Potter to become their new manager, with under-fire Julen Lopetegui on the verge of being dismissed, The Guardian reports.Hammers owner David Sullivan

West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday's heavy defeat at Manchester City.

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.

Lopetegui, formerly the manager of Wolves and Real Madrid, is set to depart with the Irons languishing down in 14th place and hovering just seven points above the relegation zone

West Ham United has reportedly made a big decision by parting ways with manager Julen Lopetegui after only eight months in charge. The Spanish coach was brought in last summer to replace David Moyes but failed to meet expectations.

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is closing in on a Premier League return after almost two years without a job.

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.