The pressure on Graham Potter at West Ham United has reached boiling point after a dreadful start to the 2025–26 season.
With just one win in their first five Premier League games and mounting frustration from fans, the club hierarchy are reportedly exploring alternative options.
Among the frontrunners to replace him is Nuno Espírito Santo, with the Portuguese coach being sounded out as a possible successor, according to The Telegraph.
Potter, who was appointed in January 2025 on a long-term deal until 2027, has struggled to establish consistent form.
West Ham United have struggled all season
Defensive frailties have become a repeated talking point, the team is conceding too often, particularly from set-pieces and corners, which has hurt them in tight games.
Fan discontent is growing sharply, particularly at home, and booing during matches has become more noticeable.
Nuno is the name most commonly linked with succeeding Potter. Recently dismissed by Nottingham Forest, the former Wolves boss is viewed as someone who could stabilise things at the London Stadium.
Being available and having Premier League experience gives him an edge in discussions.
Another option is Slaven Bilic, the club’s former manager, from 2015-2017, who led West Ham to European football in his first stint.
His familiarity with the club, its culture, and what it means to the fans makes him a sentimental favourite and a possible short-term fix.
Also under consideration is Gary O’Neil, who, though less proven at this level, is available and may appeal due to lower costs and less disruption.
Graham Potter feels he can turn things around
Despite the growing clouds of doubt, Potter remains publicly confident that he can turn things around. He has acknowledged the pressure and the criticism but insists that he and his staff can improve results and performances.
The club’s board, while concerned, seems yet to make a final decision. They may allow some time to see whether upcoming fixtures or tactical adjustments produce better outcomes.
The next few weeks will be crucial, not just for Potter’s future, but for the club’s credibility with its fans and its standing in the Premier League.
IF he believes he CAN turn it around why are not seeing any signs even a loss with a difference might count BUT nothing is changing and promises are being broken
get nuno
why can’t we go and get Andoni Iraola, pay what ever it takes to get him he will turn us into the side we are all waiting for, PLEASE GET HIM.
I wasn’t sure about us signing Potter but felt it can’t get any worse but it has ,I admit playing home games at the London stadium is without doubt a disadvantage, but he’s been there since January and won one home game that’s just not acceptable he stands on the touch line line as the goals go in and there’s no reaction ,also there are rumours of fall outs with the players please go
We need a firm but fair character.
A totally committed boss, not a hobby job plodder!