Developments are expected in the next 24 hours over the futures of Everton and West Ham bosses Sean Dyche and Julen Lopetegui, with Graham Potter set to hold talks with both clubs.
Neither club wants to change their manager and were hoping to reassess their respective situations in the summer.
But poor results and growing hostility from some supporters are forcing the West Ham and Everton hierarchy to review, with some urgency, both already strained relationships.
Potter is high on the list of potential replacements for both Dyke and Lopetegui, and the fact that he is unemployed, available and will not demand compensation is further in his favour.
The 49-year-old has met senior officials at both clubs several times in recent months and held talks with West Ham officials on Monday, although some newspapers have carried photographs of Potter and West Ham sporting director Tim Staten together. . a few months ago.
Both Lopetegui and Dyche arrived at their respective training grounds on Tuesday morning.
Events are expected to move quickly at London Stadium and Goodison Park over their respective managerial situations over the next 24 hours.
Further talks are expected between the two sides and Potter, who will begin to negotiate a difficult deal knowing he has the power to choose between the two or neither, has suggested that either club can only make a switch if they can convince him to join :
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Jamie Carragher says Graham Potter to West Ham would be a good move for both sides as pressure continues to mount on current Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui.
Potter has decided to take his time choosing his next role, feeling it is a crucial decision after the crushing disappointment of his time at Stamford Bridge.
He has been out of work for more than 18 months since being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023, and he has decided to take stock after the first truly significant setback in an otherwise consistently upbeat managerial career.
Financially, Potter was in no rush to find a new job either, as he was entitled to a lucrative severance package from Chelsea that kept him around long after he was sacked.
However, he has been ready to return to football for several months now and is actively considering different options.
“West Ham” is in 14th place in the Premier League with six wins in 20 games, and “Everton” is one point above the relegation zone with 17 points with 3 wins in 20 games.
Which job would Potter be more likely to do?
Potter turned down the chance to manage Ajax when he was first choice at the Amsterdam club, and similarly left Leicester, Southampton and even AC Milan last spring because he didn’t feel they were the right fit for him.
What he wants from his next role is a blueprint, and the patience and time of an owner to allow him to properly implement his philosophy. socket.
In general, Everton will offer much of Potter’s desire: a fresh start, ambitious new owners. A club on the rise, with a bright future. on talent and won the European Cup 18 months ago It became clear to me that Potter was fundamentally interested in the possibilities of both clubs.
But there will be concerns for Potter as well. Coming into the off-season will be far from ideal from his perspective, as there is a lack of coaching time between matches to enforce his ideals. Everton, and possibly West Ham, from being dragged into another slump.
Everton will need a significant change in style from Dyche to Potter, with genuine question marks over whether the current squad contains enough of the types of players he would like to carry out his plans.
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Jamie Carragher comments on Everton’s recent Premier League struggles and admits Sean Dyke’s direct style is “regressive”.
PSR restrictions at both West Ham and Everton mean whoever takes over as manager will be constrained by spending constraints.
Karra: Potter to West Ham is good for both
Sky Sports Pundit Jamie Carragher believes West Ham could finally get the manager they thought they were getting in Lopetegui if Potter is appointed.
Speaking Monday night football“The whole reason they got rid of David Moyes wasn’t really the results as such. last season wasn’t great, they had better seasons. Moyes did a good job at West Ham. But I always felt that West Ham wanted their Roberto De Zerbi, a guy who came and played brilliant football. in the game.
“But don’t forget it started with Graham Potter coming in behind Chris Hughton, who was a different type of manager, and they (Brighton) wanted to change things. West Ham wanted to change things and be a team that is on the front line and take the game to the opposition.
“We know Potter can do that. If he can unlock some attacking talent at West Ham, it’s a good move for both of them if the deal goes through.”
Asked whether he would choose West Ham or Everton if he were Potter, Carragher said he would lean towards the Hammers.
“I think Everton are a bigger club than West Ham. I’m probably just going back to my childhood and seeing them win titles and West Ham not really winning that much.
“Everton have been so poor for the last 10 years, West Ham have won the European Cup and they’re in London, they’ve got the Olympic Stadium.
“I think it’s more of a 50-50 decision. And maybe right now you’re leaning more towards West Ham because they’re probably more guaranteed to stay in the Premier League.
“The fact that I think Potter would choose West Ham over Everton is probably really sad that I say it’s 50-50 because I think Everton are a much bigger club. than West Ham.
