Source: Daily_Mail
Hammers boss Zola in advanced talks to sign new Upton Park deal
Gianfranco Zola is set to end speculation he will leave for Chelsea and commit his long-term future to Upton Park with the Italian understood to be in advanced negotiations over an extended contract in charge of European hopefuls West Ham.[LNB]After replacing Alan Curbishley at the Hammers helm last September the Italian has steered the east London side to within touching distance of a place in next season's inaugural Europa League with the club currently residing in seventh spot.[LNB] 2020 vision: Gianfranco Zola is poised to sign a new deal at West Ham where he is keen to continue his key role in shaping the club's success for the future[LNB]The Barclays Premier League club are set to be taken over by the 'effectivelyinsolvent' Icelandic creditors Strauma in the next month, replacingcurrent owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson following his financial demise dueto the global economic recession.[LNB] CHARLES SALE: Euro hopefuls West Ham reduced to mere pawns in Icelandic bank tradingHATCHET MAN: Troubled Gudmundsson left in the cold as Icelandic creditors prepare for Hammers takeover Upson quit threat can inspire Hammers into Europe, insists Zola WEST HAM UNITED FC
