Zola expects transfer kitty

07 May 2009 17:23
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is confident he will be allowed to delve into the transfer market this summer. The Hammers are currently experiencing a troubling time, with the finances of chairman Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson coming under close scrutiny. It is reported that the Icelandic businessman has personal liabilities of £301million and he now appears destined to be on his way out of Upton Park in the near future. The club do still need to find a suitable buyer but there is already believed to have been interest in Gudmundsson's stake. New owners would mean a fresh start for the Hammers and their manager, with Zola of the opinion that changes at the top will prove beneficial to his summer spending plans. Positive "It looks very well for the club, we might have the possibility of buying players and also to be in a situation where we can really look forward positively," he said. "It is too early to say which players because a lot will depend on players developing and it will depend whether we achieve a European spot, that will give us a different perspective for next year." Zola also believes that a change in ownership will help to bring stability back to West Ham. "Something is happening, all I know is that it will be of benefit for the club because we will have stability for two or three years," added the Italian. "We can carry on doing our job. I see it as a positive thing and everything is under control. It is the best situation we can have, things are going well on the pitch and off it."

Source: SKY_Sports