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,

West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell for their new manager Graham Potter. Chilwell has been deemed surplus to requirements by current Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.

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 are ready to offer a prolific striker the chance to join them, with new manager Graham Potter "clear" he wants the forward.