Graham Potter has agreed to a deal with West Ham United to become their new head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter looks set to become the next West Ham manager. BBC Sport examines whether he is a good fit for the job.

Graham Potter is set to take over as West Ham manager - having been regularly connected with a move to Leicester City

West Ham United are showing an interest in signing Chelsea star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall during the January transfer window, according to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett.

West Ham United has sacked their manager, Julen Lopetegui, after a dismal six-month tenure. The 58-year-old Spaniard assumed charge on July 1, after David Moyes's exit in May. However, under his stewardship, the Hammers managed just six wins in their Premier League campaign.

Graham Potter has been named manager of West Ham United, taking over for Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked on Wednesday.

West Ham's next game is the FA Cup third-round tie at Aston Villa on Friday (20:00 GMT kick-off). What do you make of it, West Ham fans? The right choice? What are his priorities to turn things around for the Hammers?

Former Brighton and Chelsea boss Potter has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Hammers and will be unveiled at a London Stadium news conference on Thursday morning. Spaniard Lopetegui was sacked on Wednesday after just six months in charge.