Jose Mourinho is reportedly “very interested” in taking over as manager of West Ham United, according to sources close to Football Insider.
Current Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui is under mounting pressure, with his position increasingly precarious.
A goalless draw with Everton at the London Stadium last weekend bought the Spaniard a temporary reprieve, but two more defeats—against Newcastle and Arsenal—could seal his fate.
Despite flashes of promise, West Ham have managed just three wins from 11 Premier League games, a dismal return that has left fans frustrated.
The atmosphere at the London Stadium has grown restless, with the team having suffered several heavy defeats.
According to Football Insider, the club is now considering a “Plan B” should Lopetegui fail to turn things around swiftly.
That plan could involve abandoning their recent attempts to play more expansive football under technical director Tim Steidten’s guidance.
Instead, the Hammers may turn to Mourinho, widely regarded as a master of defensive tactics and game management.
The former Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham boss is reportedly keen to return to England and has been vocal about his interest in another Premier League stint.
Mourinho is currently managing Fenerbahçe, having signed a two-year deal with the Turkish club this summer. However, he appears eager to return to Western Europe and, specifically, the English top flight. His desire was evident in a recent statement:
“The best thing I have to do is when I leave Fener is that I go to a club that doesn’t play in UEFA competition. So a club at the bottom in England who needs a coach in two years, I’m ready to go.”
This comment has been interpreted as a clear signal to clubs like West Ham. Mourinho’s name has also been linked with Newcastle United, but the Magpies are not expected to part ways with Eddie Howe, making that move unlikely.
According to Football Insider, Mourinho would “jump at the chance” to return to London, where he still owns a house. His familiarity with the city would make a transition to West Ham seamless, should the opportunity arise.
While his current contract in Turkey might complicate matters, Mourinho’s willingness to leave Fenerbahçe and his open flirtation with Premier League clubs suggest a return to England is firmly on his agenda. For West Ham, this could be a pivotal decision as they seek to steady their turbulent season.