West Ham co-owner David Gold has denied rumours that the club have started talks with boss Sam Allardyce over a new deal. Allardyce's current deal expires in the summer and Marseille's Marcelo Bielsa and Bournemouth's Eddie Howe are among those linked with his position.

"The decisions that need making will be made at the end of the season," Gold told the Claret and Hugh blog.

"I seem to be saying this for the umpteenth time. I would ask all fans to wait until the end of the season. After all, there's not long to go."