Rumours not to blame - Zola

Gianfranco Zola says the players at the club are focused on what they need to do and are ignoring the financial speculation.

West Ham are in a relegation battle at the bottom end of the table after results have not gone their way this season but Zola says it has nothing to do with the problems off the field.

It is feared West Ham may be forced to cash-in on some of their top stars to ease their debts with plenty of players linked with a move but Zola says this is not having any effect on the squad.

He told Sky: "The speculation has not unsettled the camp. I've been a player and know that when you go out and play, you are totally focused on that.

"I know the players here really care about the club. They know we are doing something they like and they are committed."