West Ham Eye Nuno Espirito Santo as Pressure Mounts on Graham Potter

West Ham United’s managerial situation is reaching a boiling point following a crushing 3–0 home defeat to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. The loss has intensified scrutiny on current manager Graham Potter, whose tenure at the London Stadium is increasingly under threat after a string of disappointing results.

⚒️ Potter Under Fire After Dismal Start

Aside from a surprise 3–0 win over Nottingham Forest two weeks ago, West Ham’s start to the 2025/26 Premier League season has been bleak. Heavy defeats to Sunderland, Chelsea, and now Spurs have left fans frustrated and club officials reportedly considering a change at the helm.

Potter, who arrived with high expectations, was already under pressure heading into the campaign. But the recent run of results has magnified concerns about his ability to turn things around.

🧠 Nuno Espirito Santo Emerges as Top Target

According to Alan Nixon (via Hammers News), West Ham are lining up former Wolves and Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo as a potential replacement should Potter be dismissed. Club owner David Sullivan is said to be a long-time admirer of the Portuguese manager, whose recent availability — following a surprise sacking by Forest — has made him a viable candidate.

Nuno’s reputation for stabilizing squads and instilling defensive discipline could appeal to a West Ham side currently lacking cohesion and confidence.

🔄 Managerial Change Looming?

While no decision has been made yet, sources suggest Potter may be given one final opportunity to prove himself in next weekend’s home clash against Crystal Palace. However, another poor result could be the tipping point.

The presence of a proven manager like Nuno waiting in the wings only adds to the pressure. His track record in the Premier League — including guiding Wolves to European qualification — makes him a compelling option for a club desperate to avoid slipping into crisis.

🔮 What’s Next for West Ham?

With the season still in its early stages, West Ham must act decisively to avoid falling further behind. Whether Potter can rally his squad or whether Sullivan opts for a reset under Nuno remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the next few days could be pivotal in shaping the club’s direction for the rest of the campaign.