Graham Potter admitted West Ham will consider bringing a new forward into the club due to an injury pile-up. Speaking after the Hammers lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round in his first match in charge, the Englishman also addressed recent reports linking Marcus Rashford with a move to West Ham.

New West Ham boss Graham Potter distanced himself from speculation he wants to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. Potter was appointed as Julen Lopetegui’s successor on Thursday and was in the dugout to watch his side lose their FA Cup third-round tie 2-1 at Aston Villa on Friday night.

Former Chelsea and Brighton manager, Graham Potter is expected to take charge of West Ham's FA Cup game against Aston Villa on Friday.

A stunning report claims Arsenal have contacted Manchester United over the signing of Marcus Rashford, while a second source claims a permanent deal - which is United's preferred outcome - is on the agenda.

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford might leave the side coached by Ruben Amorim this winter and one possible destination that has emerged is AC Milan, where the English winger could join American Christian Pulisic on top of the Rossoneri attack.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is available for Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie at Arsenal after falling ill, manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday. The 27-year-old Rashford was left out of the squad for four straight matches before being an unused substitute in United's home defeat to Newcastle United on Dec.