Jose Mourinho has been linked with West Ham. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Julen Lopetegui is one of several Premier League managers under pressure and with the Spaniard’s future in east London uncertain, Jose Mourinho is one man who has one eye on his job at West Ham.
West Ham parted ways with David Moyes at the end of last season as many of the Premier League club’s fans were unhappy with their side’s performances, despite the Scottish manager getting results in London Stadium.
Lopetegui would replace the veteran manager in the West Ham hot seat and the grass has not proved greener on the other side for Hammers supporters.
The 58-year-old has struggled on his return to the Premier League as the Irons have won just three of their first 11 games in the English top flight, leaving West Ham in the bottom half of the table. The London side have also been knocked out of the Carabao Cup early, leaving things bleak for the first part of the 2024/25 campaign.
according to Football InsiderWest Ham will give Lopetegui more time to turn things around ahead of a strong run of Premier League games throughout the month of December.
Should the Spanish coach be sacked, one man who has one eye on his job is Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho, who would also be interested in taking over the current Newcastle project.
Jose Mourinho at West Ham?
Football Insider transfer expert Pete O’Rourke claims that Mourinho has floated his name around a number of Premier League clubs in recent weeks due to his frustrations in Turkey, leading to the 61-year-old is being linked with a move to the London Stadium.
If West Ham do part with Lopetegui, it is believed the Portuguese manager will not be considered for the role, as the finances involved in parting with the Spaniard, as well as getting the former Chelsea manager out of his contract current with Fenerbahce, they would prove it. a big problem for the Hammers.
Mourinho is likely to remain in Turkey for the rest of the 2024/25 campaign and the legendary manager may look for a return to England next summer.
