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West Ham sack Nuno Espirito Santo as Scott Parker closes in on manager role

West Ham sack Nuno Espirito Santo as Scott Parker closes in on manager role

By Islam El-Sakka

West Ham United have dismissed head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, with former Fulham and Bournemouth manager Scott Parker emerging as the leading candidate to replace him.

The Portuguese coach's departure comes after a run of poor results that left the club searching for a new direction. Parker, who has been out of management since leaving Club Brugge in 2023, is reportedly in advanced talks to take over at the London Stadium.

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