West Ham boss Graham Potter has struggled to turn around the club’s fortunes after replacing Julen Lopetegui.

The Irons sit 16th in the Premier League after a miserable season and the Spaniard was sacked on 8 January after less than eight months in charge.

However, since the former Chelsea boss was appointed, the Hammers have won just once in six matches in all competitions.

Graham Potter will want to stamp his own image on the squad in the summer and one star who was signed by Lopetegui might be on the chopping block.

Carlos Soler to be axed by Graham Potter at West Ham

A report from Sean Whetstone (16 February) claims that the Irons are set to decline the chance to activate the £16.9 million buy option in Carlos Soler’s loan deal despite the fee being achievable.

The West Ham insider claims that the East London club are planning a “mini-overhaul” in the summer transfer window.

As a result, Potter will bring in his own players and the Spaniard is unlikely to join the Hammers on a permanent basis due to his high wages.

Graham Potter needs quality additions at West Ham

The Hammers failed to add sufficient quality last summer and sporting director Tim Steidten paid the ultimate price as he was dismissed from his post.

The East London club are under pressure to nail the summer transfer window to ensure that Potter has the squad at his disposal to take them back into Europe after that miserable rebuild.

Soler has failed to shine in a poor Irons team this season, featuring 20 times in the Premier League but starting just 12 matches.

With the level of quality and experience that he brought to the club, he was expected to be a key figure for the club but his performance have not been up to the standard that is required.

It is no surprise that West Ham are ready to part with the Spanish international and move in a different direction, his displays have not justified his high earnings and a permanent deal would likely leave the Irons lacking in other areas.