Lopetegui was dismissed as West Ham head coach on Wednesday after just eight months and 22 games - this is the story of his departure

West Ham has sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui following the 4-1 defeat at Manchester City on Saturday with the Hammers agreeing a deal for its next boss already.

West Ham have relieved Julen Lopetegui of his duties as head coach after just seven months at the helm. Lopetegui, 58, took over the reins from David Moyes last May, putting pen to paper on a two-year contract at the London Stadium.

The Belgium National Team continues in the search for a replacement for Domenico Tedesco, who was dismissed after a period marked by disappointments on the international stage. Among the possible candidates to take over the reins of the 'Red Devils,' Julen Lopetegui has emerged as the favorite to take on the challenge.

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 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.

Julen Lopetegui reportedly rowed with West Ham technical director Tim Steidten over the future of centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, who has struggled to make an impression since joining the club from Nice in the summer.

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.

Manchester United are in talks over a deal for left-back Patrick Dorgu, while an exit for Alejandro Garnacho took another twist with the forward's agents spotted at Stamford Bridge on Monday amid strong interest from Chelsea. Marcus Rashford has reportedly decided he wants to stay at Old Trafford.

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Three games into Graham Potter's West Ham reign and despite losing two of them, we have already seen some real positives to cling to as a fanbase. Saturday's home defeat by Crystal Palace was met with boos,