West Ham's conversation with Amorim over Premier League

As David Moyes prepares to depart West Ham United at the end of the season, the club is eyeing Portuguese tactician Ruben Amorim (39) as a prospective replacement, signalling an ambitious bid to elevate the team’s status.

According to reports from The Athletic, West Ham’s interest in Sporting coach Ruben Amorim came to light on Monday, adding to the fray of potential suitors.

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? EXCL: West Ham in talks over ambitious move for Ruben Amorim if David Moyes goes. Julen Lopetegui also assessed but Amorim current top target. #WHUFC said to appeal but unclear where they sit among 39yo’s options. Liverpool looks unlikely @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/0WKBW7ey3R
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) April 22, 2024

With Moyes’ impending contract expiration, West Ham’s hierarchy is actively scouting for a new helm to steer the club forward in the coming season. Pursuing Amorim, a coach often touted as a contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, underscores the London outfit’s aspiration to make strides in the Premier League.

Sources suggest that West Ham has initiated contact to assess Amorim’s availability. Notably, the Sporting coach is under contract until 2026, although his future appears uncertain amidst swirling speculations.

Presently occupying the eighth spot in the Premier League, West Ham recently exited the Europa League quarter-finals at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen. The setback in Europe comes on the heels of their triumph in the Conference League last campaign, spotlighting the club’s growing ambitions on the continental stage.