Julen Lopetegui has been fired by West Ham after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight.

The process of appointing a replacement has begun, the football club has said, with former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter in talks to take over.

West Ham have sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after just six months in charge. Former Wolves boss Lopetegui, 58, was appointed in May following the departure of David Moyes but officially took charge on 1 July. The Hammers won just six Premier League games during the Spaniard's tenure.

West Ham icon Mark Noble wanted a change in manager after learning that players had struggled to form direct contact with sacked boss Julen Lopetegui, reports claim. The former midfielder wields significant power with the Premier League club as their sporting director.

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is set to replace Julen Lopetegui as West Ham manager after agreeing a two and a half year deal and will be in charge for FA Cup tie at Aston Villa

West Ham have sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after the heavy defeat to Manchester City left the club fearing a relegation battle. The 4-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium followed a dreadful performance against Liverpool at the London Stadium, prompting a hostile atmosphere with loud boos heard at half and full time.

Lopetegui, a 58-year-old Spaniard, was hired in May following David Moyes' departure but officially assumed the role July 1. West Ham managed to win just seven in 22 matches under Lopetegui. A 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday marked the club’s ninth loss, leaving the Hammers in the 14th spot, seven points clear of the relegation zone.

West Ham United have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui, the Premier League club said on Wednesday, with the London side 14th in the standings after 20 matches.Graham Potter is in talks to replace Lopetegui,

West Ham have conceded 39 goals in the EPL this season — the fourth-worst record so far — and suffered heavy defeats in most of their matches under Lopetegui. The latest was a 4-1 thumping at off-form Manchester City, EPL champions, last weekend. Consequently, the London club also laid off Lopetegui’s supporting coaching staff.

West Ham United has sacked their manager, Julen Lopetegui, after a dismal six-month tenure. The 58-year-old Spaniard assumed charge on July 1, after David Moyes's exit in May. However, under his stewardship, the Hammers managed just six wins in their Premier League campaign.