Fabrizio Romano reveals West Ham stance on Graham Potter as board weigh replacements

Graham Potter’s position at West Ham remains under huge scrutiny, and Fabrizio Romano is the latest reputable journalist shed fresh light on the situation.

According to him, and like many others with inside knowledge through sources, West Ham are indeed holding internal talks about potential replacements and could act around the upcoming international break if results do not improve.

The pressure on Potter is serious

Romano explained that while Potter has not yet been sacked, the pressure is “serious” and West Ham have already begun considering short-term options to step in if necessary. That aligns with recent reports claiming the board are actively weighing candidates, with a decision likely to hinge on or after results against Everton and Arsenal.

The logic behind waiting appears to be that both fixtures are extremely difficult and any new manager would struggle to get an immediate bounce. However, fans have voiced frustration at the idea of essentially “writing off” two games in the hope of buying time to make a smoother transition.

Romano named several managers who are on the radar, including Nuno Espirito Santo, who recently left Nottingham Forest, and former West Ham boss Slaven Bilic, who remains a popular figure among supporters. Other names in the mix are Gary O’Neil and Sean Dyche, both currently out of work.

Potter, meanwhile, has remained defiant in his public comments, insisting he is still capable of turning things around. But the manner of the recent defeats — particularly the home loss to Crystal Palace after heavy setbacks against Chelsea and Spurs — has left the board facing a major decision.

What next?

The uncertainty has only added further unrest among supporters and it's a scenario that many West Ham fans have all experienced before. In just the last two and half seasons, David Moyes and his successor Julen Lopetegui had must-win games to keep their jobs, which only ended up delaying the inevitable.

The board are always hesitant to act quickly, as they say they wish to give managers enough time as possible to turn it around. Ultimately however, it's to try their best to avoid a managerial lay-off. It is a clear lack of direction and plan.

Some will argue that giving Graham Potter until the international break is a pragmatic call, allowing the club to reassess without rushing into the wrong appointment, whereas others believe delaying a change could cause cost valuable points and momentum, causing the gap between West Ham and those above in mid-table only to get bigger.

Fabrizio Romano’s update does make one thing clear however: the clock is very clearly ticking on Potter’s future.