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David Moyes refuses to rule out sensational return to West Ham for third spell with Julen Lopetegui on the brink of axe


DAVID MOYES has refused to rule out a return to West Ham under the right circumstances.

The Scottish manager left the London club last summer, being replaced by Julen Lopetegui in the hopes of him engineering a more positive style of play.

David Moyes could return to West Ham under the right circumstancesCredit: AFP
Julen Lopetegui is on the brink of being axed after losing seven of his opening 14 league gamesCredit: PA

However, seven defeats in the opening 14 Premier League games have left the Spaniard on the brink of the axe.

Moyes has spent two previous spells at West Ham, landing the club a historic Europa Conference League trophy during his second.

And with Lopetegui on the brink, a remarkable third spell at West Ham is possible in the right circumstances

The 61-year-old has told Hammers owner David Sullivan he is available for work but is happy to wait for the right opening.

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SunSport exclusively revealed how Lopetegui’s future rests on the outcome of the clash with Wolves on Monday evening.

Gary O’Neil in the other dugout is also thought to be on the brink, seeing the game dubbed “El Sackico”.

Wolves have also made an approach for Moyes as they eye a replacement for O’Neil.

But Moyes has told Wolves chiefs he is not interested in discussing a move while they still have a manager in place.

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Although there are severe doubts over Moyes’ willingness to take the job even if it was vacant.

In all, Moyes has managed 261 games at West Ham across two spells firstly from November 2017 to May 2018 and then from December 2019 to June this year.

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