West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui spoke during the Brighton & Hove Albion match in the English Premier League. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
West Ham's first-team manager Julen Lopetegui could be saved from being sacked by the east London club if they can sign the €60m La Liga player who has Premier League ambitions.
It's certainly fair to say so Julen LopeteguiThe first few months in West Ham The job was tumultuous to say the least.
With so many new signings made over the summer, supporters would be forgiven for thinking that the Hammers will be in the top half of the league. Premier League And a challenge for European places.
Julen Lopetegui wants Bryce Mendes
As it stands, the Irons find themselves in 14th place and with a showdown against bottom club, Southampton – with new manager Ivan Juric ready to orchestrate their great escape – looming on the horizon.
And he believes so Loptegui is just one game away from being sackedwhile one West Ham player wants to leave Whether the manager goes or not.
News that Bryce Mendes, one of Real Sociedad's most important players, is interested in furthering his career ambitions with a move to the Premier League, according to CaughtOffside sources, is likely to be welcomed by the east Londoners.
This is because West Ham watched Mendes in recent matches against Leganes, Las Palmas and Celta Vigo, leaving him complaining about the player's abilities.
Aston Villa are also said to be monitoring the situation, although the Hammers could be in the box seat if they are willing to meet La Real's €60m valuation.
Julen Lopetegui's last throw of the dice
CaughtOffside sources also claim that Sociedad would prefer Mendes to continue his football education with them, as they do not want to be known as a selling club.
Mikel Merino recently left for Arsenal, Alexander Isak left for Newcastle in 2022, and continued interest from the Premier League in Martin Zobimendi may ultimately be too much for the Spanish international to resist.
Despite the Spanish top flight side's hopes, if the West Ham board decide to continue backing their manager, Mendes' creativity and vision will play an important role in improving the team's performance in the Premier League – and perhaps keeping Lopetegui in his job.
