The Next West Ham United Manager? Big Sam Says No Contact Has Been Made

Sam Allardyce has insisted that he has not been approached by West Ham about the possibility of becoming their new manager.

Sky Sports News understands that the future of under-pressure Hammers boss Avram Grant will be decided this week.

Reports had suggested he would be sacked after Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, with Martin O'Neill coming in to fill the role.

Allardyce has also been mentioned as a possible replacement as he looks to get back into management after being sacked by Blackburn before Christmas.

However, the former Bolton and Newcastle chief maintains that it would be wrong to discuss his interest in the Upton Park post whilst Grant remains in the hot-seat.

Allardyce did confirm to Sky Sports News that he had not been contacted by the club, saying: "No word from West Ham."

Pressed on whether he would be interested, he added: "I am not prepared to answer that question.

"Avram has not been released from his position so it is not for me to speculate on that."

Allardyce also reiterated that he would be open to the idea of embarking on a new challenge, whether it be in the Premier League or overseas.

"I will evaluate each and every offer as it comes and then meet whoever wants to take up my employment and take it from there," he explained.

 

 

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