West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager, the club announced on Thursday. He replaces Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, who lasted just seven months in the role before being sacked amid continued poor form.

Graham Potter could reportedly begin his West Ham tenure by raiding his old side Chelsea for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, with the club considering a loan move.

Potter has been unveiled as the Hammers’ new manager, replacing the sacked Julen Lopetegui on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The 49-year-old’s appointment ends a long sabbatical that has seen him out of work since being fired by Chelsea in April 2023.

Chelsea are leading the race to sign 19-year-old England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, whose contract talks with Manchester United have reached a stalemate. (Mail, external) Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Chelsea's 21-year-old Austrian-English attacking midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.

United’s eagerness to comply with Premier League spending regulations means the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund, who are all deemed to be homegrown, could be available for the right price.

Manchester United are not fazed by the recent reports suggesting Kobbie Mainoo is discontent at Old Trafford, sources have told CaughtOffside. Claims emerged last night that the 18-year-old is seeking a contract worth £200,