West Ham United have moved quickly to identify a replacement for Nuno Espirito Santo, approaching Scott Parker for the vacant managerial position at the London Stadium. The Portuguese coach was dismissed earlier this week, leaving the club searching for their fourth permanent manager since May 2024.
According to BBC Sport correspondents Brent Pilnick and Sami Mokbel, Parker has emerged as the leading candidate to take charge of the Premier League side. The former Fulham and Bournemouth manager has been out of work since leaving Club Brugge in 2023 and would represent a significant appointment for the Hammers hierarchy.
The managerial instability at West Ham has been notable, with the club cycling through multiple permanent appointments in a relatively short period. Nuno Espirito Santo's tenure lasted only a matter of months before the decision was made to part ways, prompting the swift approach for Parker.
Parker, 43, previously guided Fulham to promotion via the Championship play-offs in 2020 and had a brief spell in the Premier League with Bournemouth before his move to Belgian football. His experience in English football and familiarity with the Premier League landscape make him a logical target for a club seeking immediate stability.
Negotiations are understood to be at an advanced stage, though no formal announcement has been made. West Ham's next fixture will provide the first test for whoever occupies the technical area, with the club currently positioned in the lower half of the Premier League table.
