"Julen Lopetegui will be feeling frustrated. The way it gets analysed right now from the coaching staff is that they have the same points as Manchester United, one less point than Spurs. "I don't know where fans got the impression that West Ham were aiming for European places - that was never the target.

Potter has been given the chance to make David his first signing in the West Ham hot-seat, according to GMS sources, as the Canada international has been offered to the east Londoners even though they turned down the opportunity to pounce when he was pushed in their direction in the summer.

West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium.