West Ham's hopes of landing Slaven Bilic as the new manager have been dealt a blow as he says he is staying with Croatia. Bilic though says he is not on his way to England as he has a contract with Croatia and he intends to coach them until the end of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
"It is true I get calls from England all the time, just like before," he said.
"But I can't say anything about West Ham United.
"Now that the game with England is getting closer, they will write more about me coming there.
"I signed a new contract to coach Croatia and that's all I can say.
"I will continue my job as national team coach until end of World Cup 2010."
Meanwhile former fans favourite Paolo Di Canio has thrown his hat into the ring and says he would welcome the opportunity to manage the club.
"One day I would love to be manager of West Ham," said the Italian.
"One day it is my dream and I hope to come back to London and sit on the bench at West Ham."
