West Ham Sack Graham Potter as Odds Slashed on Big Name Favourite to Replace Him

An odds-on favourite has emerged to replace Graham Potter following his dismissal at West Ham United.

Potter has been relieved of his duties at West Ham following their dismal start to the new Premier League season.

The Hammers have won just one of their opening five league games this season and sit in 19th place in the table.

A club statement read: "West Ham United can confirm that Head Coach Graham Potter has left the Club.

"Results and performances over the course of the second half of last season and the start of the 2025/26 season have not matched expectations, and the Board of Directors believe that a change is necessary in order to help improve the team’s position in the Premier League as soon as possible.

"The Club can confirm that Assistant Coach Bruno Saltor, First Team Coaches Billy Reid and Narcis Pelach, Lead Goalkeeper Coach Casper Ankergren, and Goalkeeper Coach Linus Kandolin have also left with immediate effect.

"The Board would like to thank Graham and his coaching staff for their hard work during their time with the Hammers and wish them every success for the future.

"The process of appointing a replacement is underway. The Club will be making no further comment at this time."

Graham Potter has left West Ham United. Image: Getty

Potter, who replaced Julen Lopetegui, leaves West Ham after eight months in charge as the club are seeking to find a replacement ahead of their league fixture against Everton on Monday.

Several names are in the frame to succeed Potter at the London Stadium, including ex-boss Slaven Bilic and Gary O'Neill.

But according to bookmakers, Nuno Espirito Santo is the favourite to land the job.

He is also the club's No.1 target, according to Sky Sports.

Nuno Espírito Santo is the favourite to replace Graham Potter at West Ham United. Image: Getty

Santo is currently out of work, having been sacked as Nottingham Forest manager earlier this month.

He led the club to Europe following their seventh-placed finish last season.

The Portuguese has plenty of Premier League experience following his managerial spells at Wolves, Tottenham and the aforementioned Forest.

If the 51-year-old gets the West Ham gig, then he'll be tasked with solving their defensive issues, having conceded a whopping 13 goals in five league games - the most of any club in the league this season.