Manager Julen Lopetegui says he is "not listening" to speculation over his future at West Ham after a poor start to the season.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has shrugged off talk he has only two games to save his job. The Hammers, slumped in 14th place coming into the weekend, face a tricky trip to resurgent Newcastle on Monday before entertaining title-hopefuls Arsenal the following Saturday.

Lopetegui confirmed there is a "little problem with two players" before the trip to Newcastle but when pressed, refused to give names. He added that Niclas Fullkrug remains out but says that the German "is improving" as he continues to recover from an Achilles tendon injury.

West Ham have sounded out a potential replacement for manager Julen Lopetegui after their poor start to the season.

West Ham have made a poor start to the season and pressure is growing on head coach Julen Lopetegui, who faces the sack if the Hammers' rotten form continues after the international break

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui says he is not engaging with external noise but instead is completely focused on getting the squad to improve. The Hammers are 14th in the Premier League, with 12 points from the Spaniard's first 11 games.

West Ham Unitedhave reportedly sounded out former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic as a potential replacement for Julen Lopetegui.

Julen Lopetegui rejects talk of pressure after dismal start at West Ham - The Spanish boss has won just four of 13 games in all competitions this season