Darren Bent claims West Ham have a free run at super manager

If West Ham United were looking for the perfect moment to act decisively, the current turbulence around Graham Potter might be just that.

After a troublesome start to the season, pressure is mounting at the London Stadium, and speculation is pointing towards a managerial change at the club.

At the center of many of these whispers is Nuno Espirito Santo, whose name has resurfaced as a leading candidate, and, crucially, West Ham appear to have a clear path to pursue him.

Nuno, recently sacked by Nottingham Forest, is available in the market should the Hammers decide to make a change at the club after Potter’s poor performances this season.

Graham Potter’s struggles refuse to go away

Potter’s early tenure with the Hammers has been plagued by inconsistency and poor results. A recent loss to Crystal Palace marked another low.

With five defeats in all competitions already, the club’s patience is wearing thin.

Football pundit Darren Bent has openly questioned whether there really are rivals who might challenge West Ham’s interest in Nuno.

Bent and others have pointed out that many clubs are either well settled in their managerial situations or lack the ambition to make a serious move.

Andy Goldstein started the conversation, talking about Nuno’s availability and whether they would face competition to sign him.

Speaking on talkSPORT, he said:

“Are there any other clubs that will be looking at his situation and thinking, ‘Maybe we should get him before West Ham.”

Darren Bent added:

“No. You go to the Premier League table and work your way upwards. Wolves, Pereira’s just signed a new contract. Villa, certainly not with Unai Emery. Brentford, no, they don’t operate like that.

“Burnley, no. Forest have just got rid of him, so that’s not happening. Brighton, no, Newcastle, no, Leeds, no. There’s only one.”

West Ham United should waste no time in getting Nuno