West Ham are weighing up whether to replace Tim Steidten as the clubs Technical Director.

It was officially confirmed last week that the club had sacked the German transfer specialist, following what was felt was needed following issues behind the scenes and some questionable recruitment decisions.

The changes which have taken place since this sacking of Head Coach Julen Lopetegui, which has seen Graham Potter arrive alongside his own Head of Recruitment Kyle Macaulay, have been welcomed well by all at the club.

There is clearly a big uplift in mood around east London at present, with the feeling of a aligned approach with a clear identity begining to take shape, with Potter leading the restructuring and togetherness at the club.

Steidten’s dismissal though has many questioning who will now step into that position, if the club or David Sullivan in particular deem it necessary.

It’s understood that the position is still under consideration, with Mark Noble acting as the clubs Sporting Director, however his focus at present appears to be more focussed on Academy and younger players.

A clear and obvious opportunity is ahead of Sullivan in the shape of former Brighton Director of Football Dan Ashworth, who is currently unemployed and ready to step back into top level football.

Ashworth has worked with and knows both Potter and Macaulay well, so it would certainly make sense for West Ham to seriously consider Ashworth as an appointment to make, which would have many at the club excited by the direction the club were heading.

However, the decision appears to be sitting with Sullivan, who is understood right now to be weighing up his options.