David Moyes leaving West Ham at the end of the season is becoming increasingly likely, talkSPORT understands.
Hammers boss Moyes claimed in December that he had been offered an extension to his contract, which expires in the summer, but that deal remains unsigned.
The West Ham board and Moyes himself are both aware of the fractured relationship between the Scot and a vocal majority of the club’s supporters, and sporting director Tim Steidten has been actively working on a list of potential successors.
talkSPORT reported earlier this season that Steidten has a close relationship with soon-to-be ex-Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel, who would be in favour of a Premier League return.
The Hammers are currently eighth in the English top-flight and reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League, where they will look to overturn a two-goal deficit against Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday night.
Moyes, who has been in charge of West Ham for seven years, guided the Hammers to their first major trophy since 1980 with Europa Conference League glory last season.
However, a large section of fans have expressed frustration with the club’s style of play under Moyes in recent months.
Pressure has increased on the 60-year-old following a run of one Premier League win in the last six matches.
Ex-Chelsea manager Tuchel, meanwhile, is set to become available this summer after Bayern Munich confirmed he will leave.
For the first time in 11 years, Bayern failed to win the Bundesliga as Bayer Leverkusen stormed to the title with weeks to spare.
However, the German giants remain on course for Champions League glory after knocking Arsenal out in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night.
Tuchel famously won the competition with Chelsea in 2021 before a fall out with co-owner Todd Boehly led to his sacking in September 2022.
More to follow.