Kevin Nolan expects big changes at West Ham should they get relegated from the Premier League this season.
After West Ham’s 3-1 loss to Newcastle, they find themselves in a world of trouble and require a miracle to stay up.
Currently, the Irons have 36 points from 37 games, while Tottenham, in 17th, are two points clear and also have a game in hand.
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Kevin Nolan expects Mateus Fernandes to leave West Ham for good
Kevin Nolan believes Mateus Fernandes, Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen will all leave the Hammers at the end of the season, should they get relegated.
Fernandes moved to the London Stadium in the summer, but has hit the ground running to become an important first-team player.
The Portuguese midfielder is already being linked with some of the Premier League’s top clubs and is not expected to be short on suitors.
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Bowen has been linked with Liverpool for the past few years, and with Mo Salah leaving, the Reds could consider signing him.
Nolan has also highlighted the fact that there is uncertainty surrounding the owners and the possibility of there being a chance at the top.
Speaking on Premier League Productions, the former Hammers midfielder said: “Fernandes, Soucek will be in there [players to leave West Ham], probably Bowen.
“There will be a lot of turnover (if they get relegated), also with the uncertainty around the owners.”
Will Nuno Espirito Santo be at the London Stadium next season?
The Hammers can part ways with Nuno Espirito Santo without paying him anything in compensation should they get relegated.
This leaves the hierarchy with a big call to make, as they’re unlikely to be able to attract top-class managers, being in the second tier.
Their best bet will be managers who have previously been in charge of Premier League sides, but have failed and are looking for a do-over.
If Nuno staying put coincides with a strong core of players also remaining at the London Stadium, it does make sense to keep him at the club.
The Portuguese manager has done well previously in the Championship and may be allowed the time to get the team back to the top flight.
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