West Ham United Women are closing in on appointing Rita Guarino, former Juventus head coach, as their new manager ahead of the January restart.
- Guarino, a former Italy international and four-time Serie A winner with Juventus, is expected to sign a contract through 2027 and take charge after Christmas.
- West Ham recently sacked Rehanne Skinner after a poor run of results; interim boss Steve Kirby oversaw a heavy League Cup defeat to Manchester City.
- Guarinoâs first match in charge is likely to be against Chelsea on 11 January 2026, with West Ham positioned just above the WSL relegation zone.
