Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner is reportedly expecting to leave the club this summer.
West Ham United face a huge game after the international break, as they will be taking on Southampton at the London Stadium in search of three points.
The Hammers are just two points clear of the relegation zone, and need to put off-field issues behind them to get back to winning ways after four defeats in their last five games.
Manager David Moyes needs results to stand a realistic chance of keeping his job beyond the end of the season, and even that may not be enough as speculation surrounds a potential replacement.
Last month, The Telegraph reported that West Ham are keen to land Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner – and any hopes of a move for the German may have just been boosted.
The Sun report that Wagner expects to leave Huddersfield this summer whether he keeps Huddersfield in the Premier League or not this season, seemingly feeling he needs a change of scenery after nearly two-and-a-half-years at the John Smith’s Stadium.
Wagner, 46, has earned rave reviews for his work with Huddersfield since taking over in November 2015, guiding the club to their first ever Premier League campaign with promotion from the Championship last season.
The former Borussia Dortmund coach – taught under Jurgen Klopp – will be one of the most sought-after managers if he does leave Huddersfield this summer, but West Ham must be ready to pounce.
Owners David Gold and David Sullivan are far from popular with fans right now, but landing an exciting young manager and giving him time to revamp the club – just as he has with Huddersfield – would at least let fans know a plan is in place for the future, whilst clearly making Wagner the face of the rebuild after years of a rather scattergun approach.
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