West Ham in Lopetegui talks as Moyes set for exit

Pursuit of Rúben Amorim may stall on €15m buyout clause.

NEW HAMMER? Could Julen Lopetegui become the next West Ham boss?

West Ham have held productive talks with the former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui over replacing David Moyes this summer.

Lopetegui, who has been out of work since last summer, has been on West Ham’s radar for several months and made a strong impression during discussions over the job. A final decision has not been made and there are alternative options to the 57-year-old Spaniard, who has spoken to Milan about replacing Stefano Pioli.