West Ham United have moved quickly to identify a successor to Nuno Espirito Santo, opening talks with Scott Parker following the Portuguese manager's dismissal. The east London club parted ways with Nuno on Tuesday, ending his brief tenure at the London Stadium.
Parker, who previously managed Fulham, Bournemouth and Club Brugge, would become West Ham's fourth permanent appointment since May 2024 if he agrees to take the role. The 44-year-old English coach has been out of work since leaving the Belgian side in 2024.
The Hammers' hierarchy acted decisively after a run of poor results left the team struggling in the lower half of the Premier League table. Nuno's departure comes after less than six months in charge, during which the club failed to build momentum despite significant summer investment in the playing squad.
Parker's reputation for organizing defensively resilient teams and developing young players aligns with the profile West Ham's owners have targeted in recent managerial searches. Negotiations are understood to be at an advanced stage, with both parties keen to reach an agreement before the weekend's fixtures.
