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The London club are weighing up a move for former manager the Croatian coach if they opt to part ways with their current head coach, amid mounting pressure following a disappointing start to the season.

Increasing Alarm at the Top

The club find themselves in 18th place after five games, having lost in their opening five matches. There is growing alarm among club officials, although majority shareholder the chief decision-maker is not yet ready to act immediately.

Backup options are under discussion, including the former Hammers boss along with former Wolves head coach Nuno under consideration. Sean Dyche has also been named in connection to the position.

Nuno’s Availability

Uncertainty remains if Nuno would be willing to accepting a new job so soon after his departure from the City Ground. Reports suggest a breakdown between him and chairman the club’s owner soured, leading to his exit recently.

However, Nuno guided the club to European qualification last season.

Bilic’s History

Slaven Bilic enjoys a deep connection with the club, having both played and manager the team. He took charge was marked by their last season at Upton Park, where he guided the team to strong league position with European football.

Yet, following the relocation to the London Stadium, results worsened and Bilic was eventually dismissed in his third season.

Nevertheless, he bears no ill will and remains open to a return as an interim appointment.

Broader Challenges

The club are concerned about the lack of available managers on the market, pot affecting their next move. The owner typically favors hiring unemployed coaches.

Since parting ways with David Moyes, and later Julen Lopetegui, the team has found it tough to find form. Potter has won just 11 of his 24 games since taking over.

Fans are increasingly frustrated, amid demonstrations against the board growing in intensity.

Recruitment Questions

The manager might point out that years of transfer missteps have hampered his efforts. West Ham had to sell key players such as the Ghanaian in the last window to balance the books.

However, figures at the organization have doubts about whether Potter and recruitment chief Kyle Macaulay chose wisely in their transfers, especially the move for Leicester’s Mads Hermansen.

Problems at the back, particularly dead-ball situations, have persisted, adding to the difficulties before upcoming fixtures Crystal Palace, Everton, and Arsenal.