West Ham eye Parker move after sacking Nuno

West Ham United are set to appoint Scott Parker as their new manager following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday, according to reports. Parker, a former England midfielder who spent four seasons with West Ham as a player, is considered the club's top choice to succeed the sacked manager. The 46-year-old led Bournemouth and Burnley to promotion from the Championship during his managerial career.

Parker has also managed Fulham, Club Brugge, and opened talks with West Ham. He could potentially take charge in time for their upcoming match against Cardiff on Wednesday. West Ham is searching for its fourth permanent manager since David Moyes left the club in May 2024. Previous managers Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter both lasted only six and eight months, respectively.

Nuno Espirito Santo, who oversaw West Ham's relegation from the Premier League last season, stayed with the club in an attempt to secure promotion back to the top flight. The London club currently sits eighth in the Championship table, six points behind leaders Middlesbrough after 13 games. West Ham has lost their past two league games to Southampton and West Brom.

Nuno, who previously managed Wolves, Tottenham, and Nottingham Forest, was appointed in September 2023. West Ham United confirmed on Tuesday that Nuno has left his position with immediate effect following a thorough review of the team's start to the Championship season.