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title: "Carlton Palmer suggests Tottenham could swoop for David Moyes"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2021-05-17T11:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-05-17T11:00:00Z"
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# Carlton Palmer suggests Tottenham could swoop for David Moyes

Former Premier League defender has sensationally claimed that it would be no surprise were Tottenham to attempt to land [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/05/17/virals-west-ham-chances-of-signing-jesse-lingard-reportedly-fading/) boss [David Moyes](https://readwestham.com/2021/05/15/virals-david-moyes-opens-the-door-to-marko-arnautovic-return/) as their next manager.

The North Londoners are still on the lookout for a permanent candidate to fill the managerial void having sacked Jose Mourinho and [placed Ryan Mason in charge](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12281025/ryan-mason-appointed-tottenham-interim-head-coach-following-jose-mourinho-sacking) until the end of the season.

Meanwhile, in east London, Moyes has[transformed the fortunes](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/march/07-march/david-moyes-transformation-year-ago-now-great) of the Hammers and up until recently had the side with a realistic chance of a top-four finish.

Despite the remarkable campaign, the Scot’s future at The London Stadium remains in question as Moyes reaches the [last few months of a contract](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jan/22/west-ham-to-reward-david-moyes-with-new-contract-at-end-of-season) with the club.

Palmer, who played [261 times](https://www.premierleague.com/players/497/player/stats) in the English top-flight, has told [This Is Futbol](https://thisisfutbol.com/2021/05/blogs/premier-league/tottenham-hotspur/exclusive-pundit-backs-tottenham-to-launch-surprise-move-for-david-moyes-west-ham-jose-mourinho-e115/) that it is not inconceivable the Spurs hierarchy would make a play to land the Irons’ boss.

> I wouldn’t be surprised if Spurs were interested in him \[after\] the season he’s had and the job he’s done at West Ham.

Ironically as the Premier League heads into the final two fixtures of the 2020/21 campaign, West Ham and Tottenham are [neck and neck on 59 points](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) in seventh and sixth respectively.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Whilst Spurs could do an awful lot worse than Moyes – for Hammers, this would be a crippling blow.

Having overseen a [remarkable season](https://talksport.com/football/875493/west-ham-chelsea-top-four-race-burnley-michail-antonio/), to walk away would be damaging in itself – let alone to a bitter rival.

Although there are [no signs Moyes will leave the club](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/no-intention-of-going-anywhere-moyes-west-ham-contract/9sp2fklmg1eb1xo4jzjluzs5j#:~:text=When%20does%20Moyes'%20contract%20run,to%20an%2018%2Dmonth%20deal.) at the end of the season, tying down the 58-year-old long-term must be a priority as soon as appropriate.