Former Croatia boss Slaven Bilic has rubbished speculation linking him with replacing Sam Allardyce at West Ham United this summer.

The Hammers' hierachy has reportedly identified the Besiktas coach as a candidate to succeed Allardyce, whose contract expires in the coming months.

However, Bilic, who spent a year at Upton Park as a player until 1997, admits that he is baffled over the rumours linking him with a return.

"I do not know who keeps spreading the West Ham link but I can tell you I am not in talks with the club," he told Turkish website Fanatik.

"My future will be decided at the end of the season with Besiktas. I am very pleased with the work I do, and think I do my job well. I have not received an offer from anyone."

David Moyes and former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez are also said to be in the frame.

Written by
Shane Callaghan