“SHOCKING TWIST! West Ham in SECRET Talks with LEGENDARY Title-Winning Manager to DITCH Potter in Stunning Move!”

West Ham United have reportedly made contact with a former Tottenham Hotspur title-winning manager as the pressure on Graham Potter continues to mount.

Potter’s job hanging by a thread

The 50-year-old faces a crucial test against Crystal Palace, with several outlets suggesting that defeat at the London Stadium could effectively end his tenure.

According to sources, chairman David Sullivan is determined to avoid a repeat of last season’s Julen Lopetegui situation, where uncertainty dragged on for months before the axe finally fell in January.

Lopetegui repeatedly bought himself time with sporadic victories, but the board appear unwilling to let Potter follow that same pattern.

Hammers insiders have indicated that a poor showing against Palace will almost certainly cost him his job.

“We know he has Saturday’s game,” one source told Hammers News earlier this week. “I am told Sullivan is very concerned by the fans’ reaction at the moment.

It is more toxic than he ever had under Moyes and Lopetegui. Defeat, and that’s it for Potter. But this time it won’t be a rollercoaster of saving himself with the odd win.”

That stance has now been echoed by talkSPORT, who reported that failure to deliver a positive result would “likely spell the end” of Potter’s short reign.

Nuno Espírito Santo emerges as leading candidate

Adding fuel to the speculation, West Ham have also held discussions with former Tottenham, Wolves and Al-Ittihad boss Nuno Espírito Santo.

The Portuguese coach recently impressed at Nottingham Forest, guiding them to European football for the first time since 1995 and earning widespread praise for his defensive organisation.

Forest became a much tougher side to break down under Nuno’s pragmatic approach, particularly from set pieces—an area that has plagued West Ham throughout the current campaign.

That quality alone makes him an attractive option for Sullivan, vice-chair Karren Brady, and the board as they weigh up alternatives.

Although Nuno was rewarded with a fresh contract at the City Ground in June, his stint ended abruptly after a heated dispute with owner Evangelos Marinakis, leaving him available on the market just three games into the season.

Reports indicate that West Ham representatives have already spoken to him about the role.

However, whether Nuno wants to jump straight back into another pressurised job after his bruising exit from Forest remains unclear.

Why Nuno fits the bill for West Ham

From a footballing standpoint, Nuno looks like the standout candidate should Potter be dismissed.

His proven ability to solidify a fragile backline could be exactly what the Hammers need, especially considering they have conceded more goals than any other Premier League team this season.

Equally important, he has built a reputation as an excellent man-manager who commands respect from his players.

That blend of tactical discipline and personal leadership could help steady the club during a turbulent period.

Another major advantage is that Nuno is a free agent, meaning West Ham would not need to pay any compensation fee to lure him.

Slaven Bilic has also been mentioned as a possible candidate, but Nuno’s stock is currently much higher following his remarkable achievements at Forest.

Encouragingly for West Ham, reports suggest Nuno is eager to return to management quickly and that staying in England is his top priority.

If Potter fails against Palace, the Hammers may have a golden opportunity to secure an experienced, highly regarded coach without delay.