David Moyes sack update with West Ham United boss on brink for Fulham clash as Brendan Rodgers news emerges

Brendan Rodgers may be in line to take the West Ham job as David Moyes could be sacked if he loses to Fulham

David Sullivan has backed the embattled Scot throughout the season but after the dismal 5-1 loss to Newcastle on Wednesday (5 April) it appears his patience has almost run out, and anything less than a draw at Craven Cottage on Saturday (8 April) could now see a change made.

A lack of options has been cited as reason for sticking with the 59-year-old, but with Brendan Rodgers and Graham Potter now on the market after losing their jobs at Leicester City and Chelsea respectively the landscape has changed and there is now reportedly a “slim” chance the former could come in at the London Stadium.

Jacob Steinberg said on Friday: “Sources close to the board have previously insisted that David Sullivan, the largest shareholder, was determined to stick with Moyes. Those assurances disappeared after the defeat by Newcastle.

“However there is no guarantee that Moyes will go if Fulham beat West Ham, who have won only one away game in the league. It has been stressed that a lack of candidates could drag out the issue.

“It is understood there is a slim chance of Brendan Rodgers taking over after his departure from Leicester. Graham Potter wants to wait until the summer for his next job after his sacking by Chelsea.”