New West Ham United manager Graham Potter is seeking a reunion with Chelsea outcast Ben Chilwell as his first signing at the London Stadium, FootballTransfers can confirm.

Graham Potter, the former Chelsea manager, is reportedly in line for a promise of new signings if he decides to take the reins at West Ham. In the wake of a crushing 4-1 defeat to Manchester City, boss Julen Lopetegui's future hangs by a thread as the Hammers hover worryingly over the relegation zone with just a seven-point cushion.

The former Brighton and Chelsea boss was named as Julen Lopetegui's successor this morning, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club

Graham Potter has left the door open to the possibility of West Ham signing a new centre-back this month. The Hammers head coach bemoaned the club’s shortage of options in central defence. Konstantinos Mavropanos will serve a one-match suspension following his dismissal for two yellow cards in Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat by Crystal Palace,

The 25-year-old, labelled 'one of the best strikers in the world', was widely expected to attract concrete offers last summer with just 12 months left on his contract, but rumours

West Ham United head coach Graham Potter says he does not expect to lose any of his players during the January transfer window. Potter was confirmed as Julen Lopetegui’s replacement last Thursday and sealed his first league win against Fulham.

One former senior West Ham scout has said that Graham Potter is currently eyeing a reunion with one Chelsea player this month.Potter, who was sacked by Chelsea and has been out of a job since, is now

West Ham United have entered talks to sign Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz on loan in January, journalist Rudy Galetti has reported. The Hammers have reportedly started negotiations for the 23-year-old’s temporary move,