West Ham technical director not allowed in first-team areas amid search for David Moyes replacement

West Ham technical director Tim Steidten will no longer have access to first-team areas at the club’s stadium or training ground as he works to find potential replacements for David Moyes.

The club decided that it would be in the interests of both parties if Steidten’s movements did not overlap with those of Moyes and the first team during this period of uncertainty at the London Stadium.

As technical director, Steidten is responsible for appointing a new manager if Moyes, whose current contract expires at the end of this season, does not sign a new contract with the club. Westham.

The German is therefore in the process of identifying possible candidates to replace Moyes. As reported by Telegraph Sport last month, the former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui considered a serious candidatealthough he also has interest from Milan.

Following internal conversations at West Ham, it was decided that this sensitive period would be better navigated if Steidten stayed away from the first-team areas on match and training days. Steidten has not been formally banned or locked out of the dressing room, but it has been agreed among the club’s decision-makers that he will remain away from the first team for the time being.

There have been moments of tension between Moyes and Steidten this season, with both men looking to have a significant say in player recruitment.

It seems increasingly inevitable that Moyes and West Ham will part ways this summer. Moyes said in February he had been offered a new contract but it now appears unlikely he will extend his stay at the club, which he returned to in December 2019.

Since then, Moyes has guided West Ham to some of the most successful campaigns in their history and led the club to their first major trophy in 43 years at the club. Europa Conference League last season.

However, results over the last few months have been disappointing, with West Ham winning just one of their last eight matches in the Premier League.

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