Nuno Espirito Santo and the “Breaking News” banner (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Nuno Espirito Santo is reportedly under increasing pressure as West Ham United manager, with Slaven Bilic and Michael Carrick both set to take over.
This is according to journalist Ben Jacobs, who published this news on X after West Ham’s extremely disappointing 3-0 defeat against Wolves.
Remarkably, it was Wolves’ first win of the season, so it’s damning for West Ham and for Nuno, who has failed to make the desired impact since replacing Graham Potter earlier this season.
See Jacobs’ post on Nuno’s situation below, as he could be sacked after such poor form at the London Stadium…
? Slaven Bilic is set to take charge of West Ham mid-season if a manager change is made.
Nuno Espirito Santo is under increasing pressure after the 3-0 defeat to Wolves.
Owner David Sullivan is considering contingency plans.
Along with Bilic, Michael Carrick is also… pic.twitter.com/IV2jh6xOP1
– Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) January 3, 2026
“Slaven Bilic is ready to take over as manager of West Ham mid-season if a manager change is made,” Jacobs said.
“Nuno Espirito Santo is under increasing pressure after 3-0 defeat to Wolves. Owner David Sullivan is considering contingency plans.
“Along with Bilic, Michael Carrick also figures high in West Ham’s consideration if Nuno is replaced.”
Can Nuno survive much longer as West Ham manager?
Nuno has won just two games since taking charge of the Hammers, with his side now 18th in the Premier League table, four points behind Nottingham Forest.
If things don’t improve quickly, it’s really difficult to see Nuno staying in the job as the club could be in very real danger of relegation this season.
Who should be West Ham’s next manager?
Carrick is a former West Ham player who could be a popular choice for east London fans, as he has also shown his potential as a young manager during his career so far.
The former Manchester United and England midfielder managed 136 matches for Middlesbrough, finishing with a winning percentage of 46.32.
Bilic, meanwhile, has managed West Ham before and started long before he hit a tough time and lost his job, although he could be a pretty safe pair of hands in an interim capacity.
