West Ham United are now very interested in Fulham boss Marco Silva and could pay his £6million release clause.
That is according to the Daily Mail, who claim that Silva is on the list of candidates for the West Ham job.
David Moyes has been linked with a summer exit although nothing has been confirmed about his future just yet.
The Sun reported last week that Lille’s Paulo Fonseca – another Portuguese boss – is on West Ham’s radar and is interested in the job.
West Ham could look a little closer to home though with Silva now understood to be a prime candidate.
That would involve Silva leaving Fulham for a move across London, which may not go down too well.
The report claims that Silva actually has a £6million release clause in his contract, meaning West Ham could prise him away from Fulham for a set fee.
Tottenham could challenge West Ham United for Marco Silva
Silva has really rebuilt his reputation with Fulham.
The 45-year-old was dented by his struggles at Everton but has shown his ability as a manager at Craven Cottage.
Fulham are closing in on a top-half finish and West Ham aren’t exactly alone in fancying Silva.
The Sun claimed in March that Silva had become a top target for Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy.
Spurs are still looking for a new permanent manager and Silva could be their man.
West Ham would probably rather not have to battle Spurs for a new manager, but that could be their reality with a move for Silva.
There is of course still a chance that Silva stays with Fulham.
Silva will be appreciative of the chance Fulham gave him after his Everton sacking, and he has a good thing going in West London.
West Ham will though hope to make Silva an offer he can’t refuse – and possibly beat Spurs in the process.
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