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Graham Potter is believed to be close to being appointed as Sweden's head coach less than one month after the former West Ham manager was sacked in east London, according to reports.
The former Chelsea boss had waited nearly three years to return to management after his mid-season departure at Stamford Bridge, but lasted just eight months at the London Stadium.
As per Telegraph Sport, his return to football could come a lot more quickly after his latest exit, with Potter previously announcing his interest in the role following the Swedish FA's sacking of former head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson following Monday's dismal 1-0 loss against Kosovo.
Potter is thought to be handed the role on a short-term contract, with the manager poised to take over for just three initial games as the country attempts to get their 2026 World Cup qualification journey back on track.
Sweden currently sit rock-bottom of Group B with just one point following additional defeats to Kosovo and Switzerland, and a solitary 2-2 draw with Slovenia.
The nation's perilous status ahead of next summer's tournament comes despite the line being led by Premier League star strikers Alexander Isak of Liverpool and Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres.
Graham Potter could be set for an immediate return to the dugout after leaving West Ham
Tomasson had reportedly faced criticism from within the dressing room after winning nine of his 18 matches in charge, with Anthony Elanga reportedly saying that 'this damn system has to go' on Monday after the Nottingham Forest star was sidelined for both of the team's latest defeats.
Potter spent seven years at Swedish outfit Ostersund between 2011 and 2018, and was previously under consideration in 2023 to take over the national team, but pulled himself from the running due to an unwillingness to return to management so soon after leaving Stamford Bridge.
But in an interview with Swedish outlet Fotbollskalanen this week, Potter appeared to show off his own credentials for the role.
'I'm actually in Sweden right now, in my house in Sweden,' Potter said. 'I'm between jobs and just left the Premier League.
'I'm open to anything, really, where I feel I can help. The job as manager of the Swedish national team is fantastic.'
'I'm only 50 years old and I still have a lot to offer. It's not about me finding a job at a specific level, but about finding something where I feel I can help and where I can make a difference. I also want to feel that we (those involved) are on the same page. Those are my criteria.'
West Ham parted ways with Potter at the end of September after a disappointing start to the season, with the London club losing four of their opening five Premier League games with the Englishman at the helm.
Potter, who also oversaw West Ham's 3-2 defeat by Wolves in the Carabao Cup, was replaced by former Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
Despite his last three jobs coming in the Premier League, where managerial salaries are at their most lucrative, Potter has urged that he will not be forced to turn Sweden down for financial reasons.
Hinting he would be willing to take a significant pay cut, Potter said: 'I've been lucky enough to have the career I've had. It's meant that I'm in a very good position financially. It's reached the level where I don't have to consider finances as a reason to take a job or not.'
