The club continue to do due diligence on a number of managers if David Moyes vacates the post this summer. A final decision on Moyes’ future has yet to be made, with the Hammers boss out of contract at the end of the season.
Lopetegui has been out of work since he left Wolves days before the start of the season. He has previously coached at Spain, Real Madrid and Sevilla.
He was also on a three-person shortlist for the Manchester United job when Erik ten Hag took the role.
Bayern Munich have also enquired about Lopetegui, according to Sky Germany. The Bundesliga side are said to be considering a number of options, after Ralf Rangnick’s rejection this week.
But on Friday, current Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel refused to rule out the possibility of staying beyond this season. In February, the former Chelsea head coach agreed to part ways with Bayern at the end of the season.
West Ham also held discussions with Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim last month. Amorim has since apologised to the Sporting fans for the timing and publicity of those talks.
Paulo Fonseca is another name that Sky Sports News was recently told was under serious consideration at the club.
He is currently in charge of French side Lille, but his deal also runs out this summer.
Moyes said in February that he had been offered a new deal, but West Ham doing their due diligence should not come as a surprise in terms of future planning.
West Ham sit ninth and have just three Premier League games left against Chelsea, Luton and Manchester City.
Last season Moyes guided the club to Europa Conference League glory – their first European trophy since 1965 – but West Ham have won just four games out of 21 played in 2024.
If Moyes’ second spell in charge of West Ham is brought to an end this summer, then it would be likely that technical director Tim Steidten’s power at the club would be increased.