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A senior West Ham United official has denied claims that club chairman David Sullivan and director of football Tim Steidten are scheduled to meet this week to discuss the future of manager Julen Lopetegui. Speculation about the Spaniard’s position had surfaced, but sources within the club have dismissed the reports as unfounded.
Speaking to Claret & Hugh, a high-ranking insider refuted the rumors, stating: “There is no truth in this story.”
Despite the denial, Lopetegui’s future at the London Stadium remains under scrutiny, with the next two fixtures—away to Newcastle United and at home against Arsenal—seen as pivotal to his tenure. The club is reportedly keen for Lopetegui to succeed, but there is an acknowledgment that failure to secure at least three points from these games could leave the Hammers in a perilous position in the Premier League table.
Sources suggest that club officials are wary of approaching December’s packed schedule while flirting with the relegation zone. The pressure is mounting, and poor results in the upcoming matches could force the board to make a difficult decision regarding Lopetegui’s future.
It remains unclear whether Tim Steidten would be involved in selecting a potential successor if Lopetegui were to depart, but for now, the focus at West Ham is on navigating the immediate challenges on the pitch.
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