Overview

• Reports from The Times and others say West Ham have spoken to Nuno Espirito Santo, who is open to the role though wages could complicate a deal, with Slaven Bilic and Gary O’Neil also under consideration.
• The 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace left West Ham on three points from five matches in 18th place after conceding 13 goals.
• Graham Potter said he believes he retains board support and can turn the team’s form around.
• The board is weighing timing around upcoming trips to Everton and Arsenal, with the October international break viewed as a potential decision window.
• Supporter unrest intensified with pre-match protests at the London Stadium and a planned boycott of the Brentford home game on 20 October.