West Ham United have opened talks with Graham Potter to become their new manager, with under-fire Julen Lopetegui on the verge of being dismissed, The Guardian reports.Hammers owner David Sullivan

That is the view of former striker Tony Cottee, who views the move as a disaster. Lopetegui has not been formally sacked, but many are expecting him to lose his job this week. Cottee said on talkSPORT: "I think they should hang their heads in shame; Tim Steidten and David Sullivan and the board because it's just a pathetic appointment.

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We asked for your views on whether Julen Lopetegui can keep his job at West Ham or if the writing is already on the wall for the Spaniard. We also asked if he was to be replaced, who your ideal replacement would be.

West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday's heavy defeat at Manchester City and have held talks with Graham Potter about taking over.

It was reported on Monday that West Ham were considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following a disappointing start to his tenure. The board have held talks with Graham Potter about possibly replacing the Spaniard but as of yet Lopetegui remains in his position.