West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola is excited about facing his first summer transfer market.

"Next season, I will have to start from the beginning," he told the club's official website. "I will have to establish more things straight from the beginning. I will have to make some choices, buy some players.

"It is a different job and it is very important for me. My mentality is I like the challenges so I am ready to take it - and, don't worry, I am always positive.

"I believe I can do it."

Zola believes that the foundations are already in place, though, even if a Europa League campaign would mean more numbers may be needed.

"I am sure that the club is going to be ready to face the challenge and, trust me, we don't need much investment in what we have," he said. "We have a good base over here.

"Of course, if we qualify, we have to play in Europe - it will be more important to have a bigger squad, so that might be a possibility. Don't forget the most difficult job was to be done this year to make the basis now. In my opinion, it is going to be easier to do something in the future.

"I believe that it won't be necessary to have big spending, but some players I am sure the club will consider buying."