West Ham are set to complete the appointment of Kyle Macaulay from Chelsea, talkSPORT understands. Macaulay is a long-term colleague of Graham Potter, who he first worked with at Swedish side

West Ham to appoint Chelsea transfer guru Kyle Macaulay in Graham Potter reunion - Hammers close to deal that would reunite new boss with his trusted recruitment analyst

There will be no more bubbles blown for Julen Lopetegui at West Ham, who fired the Spanish coach on Wednesday and announced Graham Potter as his replacement. Potter has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and was unveiled as the club’s new manager at a press conference on Thursday.

Two second-half goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta, a long-range strike and a late penalty, secured a deserved 2-0 win for the Eagles.

A triple substitution on 56 minutes saw Potter hand 18-year-old midfielder Lewis Orford his senior debut in midfield, while Ollie Scarles came on at left-back, having been handed his first domestic start in Potter’s opening game in charge.

West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new head coach. The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the club had agreed a deal with the 49-year-old following the departure of Julen Lopetegui.

Former Chelsea boss, Graham Potter, signed a new contract with West Ham United to become their manager. He began training with the club effective immediately after Julen Lopetegui faced sacking on 10th January 2025.

The former Brighton and Chelsea boss was named as Julen Lopetegui's successor this morning, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club

Long-time “confidant” Kyle Macaulay is set join up once again with Graham Potter, who recently returned to football management after a nearly two-year (paid) sabbatical. Potter was appointed the new head coach at West Ham United a couple weeks ago,