Pellegrini plays down transfer talk

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has played down talk of the January window insisting he has three games to play before he can think about transfers.

Asked about the transfer rumour surrounding Issa Diop and Spurs at his pre-match press conference the 67-year-old Chilean replied “I don’t think that is important now, we have to play three games before the window. After that we will make a review of what we need in which positions we can improve. At this moment, we are not thinking about that.”

The Hammers are thought to be in the transfer market for a replacement goalkeeper, striker and a defender during the January transfer window but much will depend on availability and value for money for the replacements.

The club is said to be willing to part company with Roberto, Winston Reid, Jack Wilshere, Carlos Sanchez and Ablian Ajeti if offers come in that match their own valuations.