Sacked West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui could be handed an instant return to football. The Spaniard was axed and replaced at West Ham by Graham Potter earlier this month. But Sporza says Lopetegui is already in talks about a new job.

West Ham United hero Tony Cottee says the board must back new manager Graham Potter in the final days of the winter market.

In terms of team news, Chelsea have a few players ruled out for the clash with the Hammers, including injured defenders Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile. Blues midfielder Romeo Lavia is also expected to miss out due to injury along with youngster Omari Kellyman while winger Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended.

West Ham United have reportedly submitted a €25million bid to Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul.However, Atletico Madrid have apparently turned down this

West Ham United technical director Tim Steidten is set to leave the club, with the terms of his departure in the process of being finalised. Steidten was appointed in the summer of 2023 and made responsible for West Ham’s player recruitment strategy and scouting department.

West Ham United drew 1-1 with Aston Villa in the Premier League yesterday. Here are the players who surprised — and the ones who disappointed.

Potter is believed to view the Londoner – and Ezechiel Banzuzi – as key parts of a midfield overhaul at West Ham.