Manager keen to join West Ham as Hammers’ ‘declared’ Nuno replacement

The ultimate whistle on the London Stadium solely informed half the story.

West Ham beat Leeds 3-0 on Sunday afternoon, producing their finest efficiency in latest weeks, but it surely meant nothing.

Tottenham’s 1-0 victory over Everton on the opposite facet of London ensured what appeared inevitable, with the Hammers being relegated.

This may mark the top of their 14-year keep within the Premier League and their highest factors tally for a relegated facet in 15 years, however it is going to be of no comfort to a fan base devastated by a poor season, inside turmoil and missed alternatives.

Now the collapse has begun.

Sky Sports activities and quite a few different media shops reported as we speak that supervisor Nuno Espirito Santo has been referred to as into disaster talks with West Ham bosses, sparking expectations that the 52-year-old will likely be sacked quickly.

The Every day Mail’s Matt Lawton stated officers consider the talks will finish along with his resignation.

West Ham have a clause in Nuno’s contract that permits him to terminate his contract with out compensation following relegation, and the Portuguese is free to go away on related phrases.

Both means, it seems to be seemingly that his eight-month spell with 12 wins from 37 video games since changing Graham Potter in late September is more likely to finish.

Nuno inherited a workforce that was already in hassle upon his arrival and one which was more likely to be dismantled after relegation.

Potter took simply three factors from their opening 5 video games, leaving the membership in nineteenth place.

The Portuguese finally stabilized the scenario and sparked a small resurgence beginning in January, however the enchancment was by no means sustained.

A heated alternate with defender Jean-Clair Todibo after the penultimate sport of the season – which reportedly ended with Todibo telling the supervisor he would by no means play once more – painted an image of a dressing room damaged past restore.

The query now’s who will come subsequent?

Scott Parker eager to hitch West Ham amid speak of Nuno’s sacking

Based on TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey, there’s one title rising with actual momentum.

Former West Ham midfielder Scott Parker is in sturdy rivalry to take over as supervisor at his former membership, and TT say the 45-year-old will likely be eager on the chance.

Parker left Burnley in April after the Clarets’ personal relegation was confirmed and is at present contemplating his subsequent transfer.

The prospect of returning to the London Stadium, the place he spent 4 years as a participant between 2007 and 2011 and gained the Soccer Writers’ Affiliation Participant of the 12 months award in his closing season, is known to have deep private enchantment.

TEAMtalk reviews that sporting director Mark Noble is especially eager on the thought.

Noble and Parker had been midfield companions throughout their time collectively in east London, and their mutual respect may very well be essential in any appointment course of.

These near the membership consider the reunion of the 2 former team-mates – one within the dugout, the opposite within the boardroom – can be a “important assertion” as West Ham put together for all times within the Championship.

Mr. Parker’s {qualifications} for this specific job are indeniable.

He gained three promotions to the Championship in six years, with Fulham in 2020, Bournemouth in 2022 and Burnley final season. Solely Steve Bruce has achieved extra within the historical past of the division, with 4.

His observe document of shortly climbing again up after falling into the second tier is precisely the profile West Ham want.

Questions might come up.

Parker’s two makes an attempt as Premier League supervisor led to relegation at Fulham and sacking after 4 video games at Bournemouth. His time at Membership Brugge additionally lasted solely 12 video games.

However at Championship degree he’s virtually untouchable and West Ham now understand they’ve reached that degree.

Negotiations with Nuno are anticipated to be concluded inside hours.

After that, the seek for his successor will start in earnest. Parker seems to be prepared and ready.