Graham Potter admitted West Ham will consider bringing a new forward into the club due to an injury pile-up. Speaking after the Hammers lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round in his first match in charge, the Englishman also addressed recent reports linking Marcus Rashford with a move to West Ham.

West Ham boss Graham Potter refuses to be drawn on Marcus Rashford speculation - The Manchester United forward has been linked with a move to the Hammers.

New West Ham boss Graham Potter distanced himself from speculation he wants to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. Potter was appointed as Julen Lopetegui’s successor on Thursday and was in the dugout to watch his side lose their FA Cup third-round tie 2-1 at Aston Villa on Friday night.

WEST HAM have reportedly entered the race to sign Marcus Rashford – just hours after appointing new boss Graham Potter. The wantaway Manchester United striker has barely featured under Ruben

Premier League rivals West Ham United have become the latest club to join the race for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.Last month, Rashford admitted he is ready for a new challenge away

But Holly Turbutt from West Ham Network believes the English boss "has got a big job ahead of him" after taking on "an incredibly disjointed side". So what should Potter's top priorities be? Holly gives her suggestions in the video below.

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The most obvious issue for West Ham has been their inability to win games regularly. Under David Moyes last season, the Hammers won 36.8 per cent of their Premier League matches. But only 30 per cent of Lopetegui’s 20 league games ended in victory,