According to reports, new West Ham United boss Graham Potter is 'pushing' for a 'reunion' with a Chelsea star as he eyes his 'first signing'.

West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager, the club announced on Thursday. He replaces Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, who lasted just seven months in the role before being sacked amid continued poor form.

Ex-Chelsea boss Potter replaces Lopetegui at West Ham West Ham down in 14th place in Premier League Lopetegui sacked after poor performance and heavy losses Jan 9 (Reuters) - West Ham United have named former Chelsea manager Graham Potter as their new head coach to replace Julen Lopetegui on a two-and-a-half year contract,

Graham Potter's first task as West Ham boss is to see off Aston Villa away from home in the FA Cup third round

Aston Villa begin their bid to win the FA for the first time since 1957 as they host West Ham in the third round tonight. It remains to be seen how much of a priority this competition is for Unai Emery,

This is the first FA Cup meeting between Aston Villa and West Ham since March 1980, with the Hammers edging the quarter-final tie 1-0 on their way to winning the trophy.