West Ham target Eddie Howe ‘very keen’ to take Hammers job if Manuel Pellegrini is sacked
West Ham chiefs have stepped up their pursuit of Eddie Howe to take over from Manuel Pellegrini, if the Hammers manager is sacked at the London Stadium, with the Bournemouth boss “very keen” on moving to east London.
West Ham’s poor form is ‘on Pellegrini’s watch’ says pundit
West Ham owner David Sullivan has stepped up his approach for Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe, with Manuel Pellegrini set to be sacked if the Hammers lose against Southampton on Saturday. The current Cherries manager is “very keen” to take the reins at the London Stadium, after a lengthy spell at the Vitality Stadium, according to Football Insider.
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But, the West Ham hierarchy are well aware that the Bournemouth manager may be using his interest as leverage to get a better deal at the Vitality.
Howe’s current contract is set to expire next summer, having led the club through more than 300 matches during his tenure.
This season, Bournemouth have had mixed fortunes in the Premier League.
They’ve had high-profile wins against Manchester United and Everton, but they’ve lost their last five league matches, and are in free-fall.
West Ham: Pellegrini has come under pressure after a difficult period for the club (Image: GETTY Images)