West Ham ‘Agreed Deals’ With Two Candidates Before Potter Appointment
West Ham had 'reached agreements in principle' with Galtier and Fonseca if Potter rejected the chance to replace Lopetegui. The English tactician was the Hammers' 'first choice', and the 49-year-old has since highlighted how he had waited for 'the right job' after his Chelsea sacking over 18 months ago.