Graham Potter is set to take up the job of Sweden Manager

Former West Ham Manager Graham Potter is set to accept the job as Sweden Head Coach.

The 50-year-old was offered the role in an introductory short-term basis in a bid to upset the World Cup Qualfication Commicient.

Potter has already expressed his love for the country and interest in posts and discussions quickly increased.

Sweden have been searching for a new head coach since the sacking of Jon Dahl Lalamon after their 1-0 loss to Kosovo on Monday made their group impossible.

They will travel to play Switzerland then host Slovenia in Switchenland in their final two matches as they try to draw level with second-placed Kosovo, who have seven points in Group B.

However, they can still reach the playoffs without finishing in the top two of Group B as a result of their success in the 2024-25 nations league, where they have drawn their group.

Potter was sacked by West Ham at the end of September after a disappointing start to the season.

Five losses in six games in the 2025-26 campaign have left West Ham in the relegation zone. In total, he has won just six of 23 matches since joining the East London club in January.

However, Potter has maintained a positive image in Sweden, giving Ostersund three promotions in four seasons, taking it out of the top flight, while also winning a domestic cup in 2017.

Potter also had successful spells in charge of Brighton and Swansea City before joining Chelsea in 2022 but was sacked from his role at Stamford Bridge after seven months.