David Moyes, the current manager of West Ham, finds himself in a precarious position as his contract extends only until the end of the ongoing season. The team’s recent string of poor performances, marked by eight consecutive losses and conceding 16 goals, has intensified the scrutiny on Moyes. Some vocal fans are even calling for his dismissal.
While the top brass at West Ham are publicly standing behind Moyes for the time being, they are quietly exploring potential alternatives in the coaching department. One such option on the radar is Thomas Tuchel, who will be leaving his post as the manager of Bayern Munich at the conclusion of the current campaign, thus becoming a free agent in the summer.
Despite interest from various quarters, Tuchel’s camp has hinted that he is primarily interested in managerial positions at top English clubs. This revelation comes amidst uncertainty surrounding the managerial futures of Erik ten Hag at Manchester United and the impending departure of Jurgen Klopp from Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Eddie Howe, the manager of Newcastle United, is facing mounting criticism despite significant investment from Saudi backers. Newcastle’s current seventh-place standing in the Premier League has not lived up to expectations, putting pressure on Howe to deliver results.
In a whirlwind saga, Tuchel’s tenure at Chelsea, which saw triumphs in the Champions League and Club World Cup, was cut short following the UK government’s sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The subsequent sale of Chelsea to American investors Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali for over £2 billion ushered in a new era, culminating in the dismissal of Tuchel just a hundred days after their takeover, following a disappointing defeat to Dinamo Zagreb.
