Graham Potter has agreed to succeed Julen Lopetegui, who has been sacked by West Ham United after just seven months in charge as manager.

Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter is poised to return to football at West Ham United after they sacked Julen Lopetegui. Potter is reported to have agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Hammers and is set to be in the dugout for Friday’s FA Cup third-round trip to Aston Villa.

West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium.Potter, 49, has been out of management since he was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023,