West Ham could now hire Michael Carrick to replace David Moyes as the Hammers find themselves in a relegation battle.
What’s the story?
Well, the Irons looked to have turned a corner after beating Nottingham Forest 4-0 on Saturday 25th February.
However, a humiliating defeat to Brighton by the same scoreline last Saturday has left West Ham just one point above the bottom three in 16th place, with Moyes now in danger of receiving his P45.
Reports in Italy have claimed that José Mourinho is a target for the east Londoners.
In addition to the Portuguese tactician, Carrick – who is doing a remarkable job in his first managerial role at Middlesbrough – has now been named as another potential replacement for Moyes.
The Times believe the 41-year-old is in contention for the role at the London Stadium if West Ham do decide to sack their struggling 59-year-old, after winning 16 of his first 23 games in charge of Middlesbrough.
Interestingly, another story from The Times claimed that Moyes actually tried to sign Carrick from West Ham back in 2004 during his time in charge of Everton.
Therefore, it would represent an incredible story if the Hammers academy graduate ended up taking the reins in east London.
Carrick should not join West Ham yet
In our view, Carrick would be taking a huge – and unnecessary gamble – by joining West Ham now.
The 41-year-old is one of the most promising young managers in England after guiding his Middlesbrough side to third, seven points off an automatic promotion spot, despite taking over when they were just a point above the relegation zone.
Of course, a move to West Ham in the summer – if the Irons survive – would represent a solid step in Carrick’s career.
However, making that decision now, when his Middlesbrough side could theoretically replace West Ham in the Premier League soon, would be a massive risk, to say the least.
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