West Ham are expected to select Graham Potter as manager after firing Julen Lopetegui, ending days of uncertainty. There is widespread dissatisfaction inside Lopetegui’s camp regarding how he was treated. It was revealed on Monday that West Ham were intending to fire the 58-year-old, but the process was delayed as the club tried to sign Potter. Club insiders were not pleased when a historical photo of Steidten meeting Potter surfaced on social media. The delay was created by West Ham’s desire to offer Potter a six-month contract, with the former Chelsea and Brighton manager ultimately succeeding in his quest for a longer agreement. Lopetegui continues to show up for work ahead of Friday’s FA Cup third-round match at Aston Villa. The sign was on the wall when Lopetegui, who won seven of his 22 games,
The shake-up could potentially result in the departure of Tim Steidten, the technical director. Steidten, who arrived in 2023, is said to have played little role in the negotiations that resulted in Potter accepting to replace Lopetegui on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Karren Brady, West Ham’s vice-chairman, led the talks. According to sources, West Ham are increasingly dissatisfied with Steidten’s transfer record and feel the German will be marginalized if he stays. The atmosphere at the London Stadium has been strained all week. Steidten has stayed away from the training field after a breakdown in his relationship with Lopetegui, who has been under persistent
