DAVID Moyes has indicated he would be interested in becoming West Ham manager, as speculation mounts that current boss Slaven Bilic could be relieved of his position in the next 48 hours. It was reported yesterday that the Hammers have already held talks with ex-Everton and Manchester United manager Moyes - a reported Scotland target - about taking the role on an interim basis. Speaking to Bein Sports, the Scot denied contact, but said he wanted to return to club management. West Ham are one point above the Premier League relegation zone after Saturday’s 4-1 defeat by Liverpool and Bilic acknowledged after the game he was under “big pressure” and in a “very difficult” situation.
“I’ve always said I want to go back into club management,” said Moyes. “If the right opportunity comes around, I’ll be interested. I am interested but at the moment that vacancy has not become available. I know what Slaven must be going through.”
Bilic’s position was discussed in October, but the club’s owners opted to give him more time. Despite victory over Tottenham in the EFL Cup a few days later, the Hammers drew their next Premier League match against Crystal Palace and were then thrashed by Liverpool. They have won just two Premier League matches this season and lost three of their past four games at London Stadium. Bilic, who replaced Allardyce in June 2015, led the side to seventh place in his first season in charge. But an 11th-placed finish last term, their first at London Stadium, has been followed by a poor start this season. Moyes has been out of work since resigning from presently managerless Sunderland - who were linked yesterday with Ally McCoist and Walter Smith - after their relegation in May.
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