Macaulay has set to work in the frenetic final throes of the January transfer window — but he and Potter have lived much of their professional lives in tandem, and Macaulay knows the drill by now.

According to Record, West Ham have revived their interest in Benfica striker Arthur Cabral and could close a deal to sign the Brazilian in the coming days. The Hammers are reportedly preparing to submit an initial €18m (£15m) bid with an additional €2m (£1.5m) in bonuses.

Potter acknowledged the challenges of the January window, noting that signing a player is easy, but finding the right one is difficult. “I think the club and the board and the chairman have been fantastic really supportive, wanting to help,” he told reporters.

West Ham have been targeting a striker for the entirety of January. Captain Jarrod Bowen has missed several weeks due to a fractured foot, which only added to West Ham’s misfort