Bookies suspend betting on Pellegrini

Bookmakers are no longer taking bets on the next permanent West Ham manager.  Manuel Pellegrini was the odds-on favourite at 1/5 yesterday but Bookies have closed their markets today considering it almost a done deal.

Hebei China Fortune announced today that Pellegrini will cease to be their manager from midnight tonight. His team won 2-1 in his final game in charge and he has said his goodbyes to his players.

Pellegrini will be flying to London and is expected to arrive in the UK on Monday at which point he will meet with David Sullivan.

However much of the negotiations, agreements and the financial package is thought to have been concluded via long distance phone calls and emails in advance and following the meeting, Pellegrini is expected to sign a contract to become the next West Ham manager.

The new West Ham manager is expected to be announced before or on Wednesday.