West Ham could sack David Moyes if they lose final as faith wanes again

West Ham are giving fresh consideration to parting company with David Moyes, increasing the pressure on the manager before Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina.

In a sign of indecision at the club, it is understood confidence around Moyes staying has waned since the Premier League season ended. Sources have indicated that the Scot’s future could depend on West Ham winning a first major trophy in 43 years.

It is a fluid situation and, as recently as last week, the expectation was that Moyes would stay after leading West Ham to their first European final since 1976. There were positive noises from the board after the semi-final victory over AZ Alkmaar. West Ham also won their battle against relegation.

A final decision is yet to be made and West Ham are looking at potential replacements. It is felt it would be impossible to make a change if West Ham beat Fiorentina in Prague. Defeat would not automatically lead to Moyes’s departure but it would put a different complexion on the season.

West Ham, who have considered Brendan Rodgers, Graham Potter, Paulo Fonseca and at least one unidentified manager, had a disappointing league campaign and finished 14th despite spending about £160m last summer. There is dissatisfaction at board level with many of the signings. West Ham are looking to bring in a director of football and potential candidates have been informed Declan Rice will be sold this summer.

Bayern Munich’s interest in Rice has led Thomas Tuchel to speak to the midfielder but the West Ham captain is reluctant to leave England and Arsenal remain favourites to sign him. Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle are also interested.

Moyes has credit in the bank after leading West Ham to sixth place