West Ham chiefs are on alert as former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino becomes 'keen' to replace the under-fire David Moyes.
The Lowdown: Moyes in firing line...
The Scotsman has been in the firing line this past few days following a 2-0 London derby defeat at the hands of Tottenham, putting pressure on his position at the Hammers helm.
Reports have even suggested that Moyes could be sacked if West Ham lose their crunch clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.
There's also been claims of free agent managers being ready to seize the job if Moyes is dismissed, most notably former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.
The Latest: Pochettino eyeing West Ham job...
According to Football Insider, it is believed a big name in Pochettino would be 'keen' on taking the West Ham hot seat if the club decide to part company with Moyes.
The Argentine has been out-of-work since leaving Paris-Saint Germain and has even been linked with Real Madrid.
FI add that the West Ham board have been 'aware' of his potential availability.
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The Verdict: Shock
Pochettino has been linked with a move to the Bernabeu and just across London to either Chelsea or Tottenham, so if he were to join relegation threatened West Ham, it would be a major shock.
Of course, however unlikely, the 50-year-old would be a stellar replacement for Moyes and especially as a free agent, thus requiring no compensation fees.
Winning trophies abroad with PSG, Pochettino also arguably over-performed with Spurs during his tenure - even guiding them to a Champions League final in 2019 despite serious lack of backing.
Called a 'top' and 'excellent' manager by decorated boss Pep Guardiola, the ex-Southampton gaffer comes with plenty of credentials, yet this is a move we believe this move could be a bit out of West Ham's reach right now.