Overview

• Sources report the board has decided not to dismiss Potter immediately despite a poor start and growing fan unrest.
• West Ham sit in the relegation zone with three points from four matches, including heavy defeats to Chelsea 5-1 and Tottenham 3-0.
• Club owners David Sullivan and Karren Brady are described as reluctant to make mid-season changes unless they deem it unavoidable.
• Kieran McKenna was reportedly seen in the London Stadium boardroom, and speculation has linked Nuno Espírito Santo, José Mourinho and Frank Lampard, with Darren Bent suggesting Gary O’Neil could be in the mix.
• West Ham are likely to revisit a move for Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma in January, with Everton also credited with interest, according to reports.