Who could replace Slaven Bilic as West Ham manager?

Slaven Bilic’s West Ham edged another point closer to Premier League safety on Saturday after drawing 0-0 away at Stoke.

The Hammers were in danger of being dragged into a relegation dog-fight when they lost five games on the bounce during March and April, but a win over Swansea as well as draws against Sunderland and Everton eased their worries, before Saturday’s point at the bet365 Stadium all but secured their place in the top-flight next term.

Bilic’s men are seven points clear of the bottom three, and with just three matches to go, they know that victory over high-flying Tottenham on Friday night would mathematically end any lingering relegation fears.

And it’s a game which has risen in importance for manager Bilic, with it reported that the Hammers boss needs two good performances from games against Spurs and Liverpool in the coming weeks to keep his job at the London Stadium.

The 48-year-old has overseen a tricky but ultimately disappointing campaign in East London, and with a year left on his current deal at the club, the West Ham hierarchy could take the decision to relieve him of his duties should they stutter to the end of the season.

And if they do indeed sack Bilic this summer, attentions will turn to who they could bring in as his replacement, so here are THREE managers who could take over at West Ham…