Scott Parker and Gary O'Neil are both under consideration to take charge of West Ham United should Nuno Espírito Santo depart the club, sources have told ESPN.

Nuno's position at West Ham is described as uncertain following the club's relegation to the Championship, opening the door to a potential managerial change at the London Stadium.

The Hammers' drop to the second tier marks a significant fall for a club that reached the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League just two years ago, and the board now faces a crucial decision over the direction of the club heading into life outside the Premier League.

Parker, who guided Bournemouth to Premier League promotion before spells at Fulham and Club Brugge, brings experience of managing in the Championship — a factor that could prove decisive in the search for a new head coach. O'Neil, meanwhile, earned considerable praise for his work at Wolverhampton Wanderers before his dismissal in December 2024, and has been linked with several clubs since.

No official announcement has been made, and Nuno has not yet left the club. However, sources indicate that the uncertainty surrounding his tenure is significant enough for West Ham's hierarchy to have begun weighing up alternatives.