SHOCKING U-TURN BOMBSHELL: “FANTASTIC” SUPERSTAR MANAGER PLOTS DARING COUP TO BOOT POTTER OUT OF WEST HAM IN STUNNING POWER GRAB!

A “fantastic” ex-Chelsea manager is reportedly open to replacing Graham Potter at West Ham United, according to a top agent source.

Ongoing speculation despite Forest victory

Although Potter guided West Ham to an impressive 3-0 win away at Nottingham Forest before the international break, doubts about his long-term future remain.

The Hammers have endured a sluggish start to the season, and the pressure on the Englishman had been mounting prior to that result.

The victory at The City Ground may have earned Potter a short reprieve, but his side face a daunting set of fixtures.

Tottenham Hotspur visit the London Stadium next, followed by a clash with an in-form Crystal Palace side currently enjoying a 14-match unbeaten streak.

Given this difficult schedule, the West Ham board have already begun drawing up contingency plans.

Jose Mourinho has emerged as a leading candidate, while links have also surfaced with Coventry City boss Frank Lampard.

Lampard open to West Ham role

According to a fresh report from Hammers News, an agent source has revealed that Lampard would be interested in taking the reins at West Ham if the role became vacant.

A former Hammer himself, Lampard believes he could succeed in the position and mend his fractured relationship with the club’s supporters.

His departure to Chelsea as a youngster created lasting resentment among sections of the fanbase, making any potential return highly controversial.

However, despite mounting rumours, a Coventry City spokesperson has denied suggestions that any formal approach has been made for their manager at this point.

Lampard’s mixed managerial record

While his top-flight record is inconsistent, Lampard has earned praise for his work in the Championship.

He guided Derby County to the play-off final at Wembley in 2019 and more recently steered Coventry to the play-offs last season, overseeing a remarkable turnaround.

His Premier League record is less flattering. Lampard was dismissed by Chelsea after failing to secure silverware and was later sacked by Everton, despite successfully saving the Toffees from relegation in his first season.

A divisive option for West Ham

At 47, Lampard’s credentials above the second tier remain unconvincing, making him a risky option to replace Potter.

Furthermore, his history with Chelsea continues to divide opinion among West Ham fans, many of whom have never forgiven him for leaving.

For owners already under scrutiny from supporters, appointing Lampard could be seen as a bold but polarising gamble.