Julen Lopetgui is in advanced talks over replacing David Moyes at West Ham ahead of next season.
The former Wolves head coach is emerging as the front runner to replace Moyes should, as is expected, the Scot leave the London Stadium in the coming weeks.
Ruben Amorim is the alternative name on a two-man shortlist - but his £12.8million release clause is currently a significant obstacle.
Discussions with Lopetgui have been positive and will continue into next week having impressed Hammers representatives.
Wolves’ improvement under Lopetegui following his arrival in 2022 is said to have been one of the key factors in his emergence as a serious contender for the job.