David Moyes is set to stay in charge for West Ham against Nottingham Forest this Saturday – but Rafa Benitez is on standby and wants the job.
West Ham's owners will be forced into a decision if they lose at home to Forest – with an increasing number of supporters already in the 'Moyes out' camp – but they have been unsure of where to turn next.
Sportsmail has been told the club's hierarchy have no clear 'Plan A' with regards to potential successors they view as upgrades, having already seen their ambitious targets of Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel turn down the opportunity to enter into discussions.