Graham Potter closing in on a return to management with West Ham to replace Julen Lopetegui; positive talks held with club officials and he could be in charge for the FA Cup clash against Aston Villa on Friday;

West Ham are on the cusp of ending their managerial search as they edge closer to appointing Graham Potter as Julen Lopetegui’s successor.The deal was initially thought to be hanging in the

West Ham and Everton expected to move quickly on managerial decisions over Sean Dyche and Julen Lopetegui in next 24 hours; both sides in conversation with Graham Potter over potentially taking over;