Zola concedes Collins worry

30 August 2009 12:51
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola admits may find it difficult to keep hold of centre-back James Collins.[LNB]The Wales international is attracting the interest of Aston Villa and manager Martin O'Neill was in the crowd at Ewood Park during the 1-1 draw with Blackburn to see the 26-year-old put in another solid display.[LNB]Zola knows the financial situation of the club means it will be difficult to fend off any approach for players but he would like to hold on to Collins.[LNB]"I can't stop Martin O'Neill coming to watch our games can I?" said the Italian. "I know they have already said they are interested in him. We will see what happens.[LNB]"All I can say is, considering all the rumours around him, his concentration is 100% spot on. I have to give him a lot of credit for that because it is not easy to be focused when there is a lot of talk.[LNB]"There are still two days before the market closes and I'm still on my toes. I would love to keep all the team I have and add a striker or maybe two that I need. There are things to be considered at the club and, to be honest, I don't know what is going to happen."

Source: Eurosport