With Julen Lopetegui in limbo, Potter has held talks with West Ham but it is understood he may be tempted by a possible opening at Everton

West Ham and Everton expected to move quickly on managerial decisions over Sean Dyche and Julen Lopetegui in next 24 hours; both sides in conversation with Graham Potter over potentially taking over;

West Ham have opened talks with Graham Potter with a view to appointing him as their next manager, but the former Chelsea chief is also admired by Everton, who are assessing Sean Dyche's future

Graham Potter, the former Chelsea manager, is reportedly in line for a promise of new signings if he decides to take the reins at West Ham. In the wake of a crushing 4-1 defeat to Manchester City, boss Julen Lopetegui's future hangs by a thread as the Hammers hover worryingly over the relegation zone with just a seven-point cushion.

Sky Sports News reported on Monday that Graham Potter was a leading candidate to replace Julen Lopetegui at West Ham in the event the Spaniard leaves the club; source says Lopetegui will be sacked once an agreement is reached with preferred target;

Graham Potter is considering an offer to become West Ham’s new manager, with Julen Lopetegui on the cusp of being sacked just six months into his reign. Lopetegui, who took up his post in July, 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.

West Ham have sacked Julen Lopetegui after a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City at the weekend, reports say. The east London outfit already have a replacement in mind to step in with former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter the leading candidate.