West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola insists he has final say on transfers.

Zola has refuted claims the new regime has threatened to undermine his authority, and says he still has the final say on contracts and transfers.

"Of course I still have the final say," Zola told the Daily Mirror: "When it comes to football, I tell the owners my preferences and which players I want.

"I know there have been talks between Behrami and the club and I believe they will talk again at the end of the season.

"I want Behrami to stay. I like him very much. But we have postponed everything until the end of the season because the future depends on what the club is doing next season.

"The future depends on the present. I think it is totally correct to do that.

"With the owners, the strategy is that we just want to make sure the club is fine for next year, we are safe and we are in a better position. Once all this is sorted, then I can tell you something more. I will be very honest with you."