"Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that even prior to Saturday's loss - their fourth from five Premier League games - the Hammers had started the process of identifying potential replacements for Potter. Nuno Espirito Santo, recently sacked by Nottingham Forest, is understood to be among the options West Ham have pinpointed. The prospect of Slaven Bilic - who has previously played and managed the London club - returning on a short-term basis has, according to sources, been discussed internally."
"There is a realisation behind the scenes that removing Potter so early in the new Premier League season is not ideal, with just five games played. But the fact they have started the process of identifying potential replacements illustrates the emerging uncertainty over Potter's future. Following today's loss to Oliver Glasner's side, West Ham face Everton next weekend before playing Arsenal before the international break."
West Ham head coach Graham Potter faces intense internal scrutiny after a poor start that included four defeats in five Premier League matches and a home loss to Crystal Palace. The club has begun identifying potential replacements despite only five games played into the season, considering candidates such as Nuno Espirito Santo, Slaven Bilic and Gary O'Neil. Club sources acknowledge that an early-season managerial change is undesirable, yet uncertainty persists regarding Potter's future. Potter has managed 25 matches since his January appointment, securing six wins, while upcoming fixtures include Everton and Arsenal before the international break.
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