West Ham are holding talks with Graham Potter over replacing under-fire Julen Lopetegui, and the club have reportedly assured the ex-Chelsea boss he will be backed with new signings this month

A pair of heavy defeats at the hands of top-of-the-table Liverpool and champions Manchester City could prove to be the final straw for West Ham bosses, who would look to wrap up a deal for Lopetegui’s successor as speedily as possible.

West Ham are in talks to appoint Graham Potter as their manager, with Julen Lopetegui on the brink of being sacked. Lopetegui 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.