Nuno Espírito Santo has identified the candidate he wants West Ham to appoint as Director of Football after meeting them, revealing the attractive offer he made that helped convince him, with this being the proposal put forward.

Nuno Espírito Santo is set to play a key role in shaping the club’s future recruitment structure, with meetings scheduled over the coming days with two candidates being considered for the position of Director of Football.

The manager is expected to hold detailed discussions with both individuals as the club continues its search for the right person to oversee football operations and long-term planning.

The talks will focus on the overall project, recruitment strategy and the direction the club intends to take in the coming years.

Those involved are keen to ensure any appointment aligns closely with Nuno’s vision for the team, particularly as preparations continue for the next phase of squad development. Recruitment has become a major talking point behind the scenes, with the club eager to strengthen its decision-making process in the transfer market.

A Director of Football would be responsible for overseeing player recruitment, contract planning and the broader football structure, allowing the manager to concentrate more heavily on coaching and first-team matters.

“Nuno Espírito Santo is due to meet with two potential candidates for the role of Director of Football over the coming days.

NES is set to discuss the project and plans going forward.

There is a collective desire to finally put somebody in place to oversee recruitment.”

The upcoming meetings are expected to be an important step towards reaching that objective.