Graham Potter's talks wit West Ham over becoming the club's new manager have reportedly hit a stumbling block. The club are expected to imminently sack Spanish boss Julen Lopetegui after conceding nine goals in their last two games, with Potter widely touted to replace him.

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;

Graham Potter had waited a long time to return to management before accepting the West Ham job. Across 21 months since being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023, all manner of offers had been rebuffed.