West Ham United identify Michael Carrick as their managerial target

West Ham United are struggling to perform under the management of Julen Lopetegui.

The Spaniard was appointed manager after the end of last season at the club and he was heavily backed in the transfer market by the club.

He has made a number of important signings including Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio Summerville, Carlos Soler, Jean-Clair Todibo and others.

After a meeting between the club's leaders, they decided to give another chance to Lopetegui who will lead the Hammers against Wolves.

After the defeat against Leicester City, his position was once again under threat and it now appears that few unfavorable results could cost the former Real Madrid man his job.

According to The mirrorWest Ham United are closely monitoring Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick.

The former Premier League midfielder has done an impressive job at the Championship club and his fine performances have attracted the attention of some Premier League clubs.

Carrick's Middlesbrough are once again having a great season with the Championship club currently occupying 5th position.

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The next few weeks are going to be crucial for the Hammers as it could decide the manager's future.

Graham Potter is the other name linked to the job at the London Stadium, alongside managers like Edin Terzic and Sergio Conceicao.

West Ham United are struggling in the bottom half of the Premier League

West Ham are currently 15th in the Premier League table, six points above the relegation zone.

They currently face no threat of getting involved in a relegation battle. However, their upcoming match against Wolves in the Premier League this weekend could decide Lopetegui's future.

Another big name being linked to West Ham United work is former AC Milan and Juventus manager Max Allegri, who enjoyed success in the Italian Serie A.