Comment: Julen Lopetegui’s dismissal was an open secret days before it was made public – as were negotiations with Potter, his prospective successor

He departs alongside assistant head coach Pablo Sanz, head of performance Oscar Caro, head analyst Juan Vicente Peinado, fitness coach Borja de Alba and technical coach Edu Rubio.

West Ham United have agreed a deal to appoint Graham Potter as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter,

West Ham have sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after the heavy defeat to Manchester City left the club fearing a relegation battle. The 4-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium followed a dreadful performance against Liverpool at the London Stadium,

West Ham decided to sack Julen Lopetegui and are close to appointing former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter in the dugout at the London Stadium

West Ham have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui, with an agreement in place for Graham Potter to take over at the London Stadium.