There is growing speculation that Julen Lopetegui may be dismissed by West Ham, though the decision requires a majority vote from the board. If he is sacked, it’s expected that he will receive a payout, as is typical with managerial contracts.
The club is keen to appoint a new manager quickly if Lopetegui’s tenure comes to an end. Reports suggest that talks took place yesterday, with a 60/40 split, and discussions are expected to continue in the coming days.
David Sullivan and Vanessa Gold hold over 63.8% of the voting rights, with Kretinsky holding 27%, Smith 8%, and Harris and Brown the remaining 2.2%.
Several managers have been linked to the role, including Edin Terzic, Sergio Conceicao, and Kasper Hjulmand, with the latter leaked by Sky Deutschland’s Florian Petterburg, a close associate of Tim Steidten.
An outsider, Massimiliano Allegri, has also been mentioned due to his success at Juventus, though he is reportedly demanding a high salary to join West Ham.
Graham Potter has also been named as a possible candidate, and interestingly, he was the bookmakers’ favorite. This may stem from certain board members favoring an English manager, although this is not expected to be a unanimous decision. It’s worth noting that Potter was spotted at the Leicester City game.
With the Wolves match approaching on Monday, it’s hoped that a decision will be made soon to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the situation.
