Graham Potter set for West Ham spell with Julen Lopetegui on verge of sacking

Lopetegui took training as usual on Tuesday but his spell in charge is set to come to an end less than eight months after he took over from David Moyes.

Graham Potter is still in talks to become West Ham manager (Mike Egerton/PA)

West Ham are close to appointing Graham Potter as their new manager, with Julen Lopetegui set to be informed of his sacking on Wednesday morning.

The PA news agency understands talks are progressing with former Brighton and Chelsea boss Potter, with a few contract details still to be ironed out.