West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has vowed to concentrate on the players he has at his disposal rather than get caught up in any transfer speculation.
Rumours continue to surface surrounding the comings and goings at Upton Park with Zola linked with numerous players.
Craig Bellamy's £14million departure to Manchester City means that the Italian has money to spend but instead he wishes to concentrate on his side's FA Cup fourth-round tie away at Hartlepool on Saturday.
The former Chelsea star has been linked with moves for Brescia's Savio Nsereko and Panathinaikos defender Bryce Moon, while deals for Cardiff's Joe Ledley and Middlesbrough-bound Ben Watson have also been mooted.
The club's transfer activities are not restricted to players coming in with Hammers winger Julien Faubert expressing his desire to find first-team football elsewhere while Luis Boa Morte was allowed to speak with Hull City.
"I do not like talking about players from other teams," Zola stated.
"I want to focus on the players I have got now. Now for example what (David) Di Michele did the other day was fantastic so he deserves my trust and be allowed to continue.
"It is still a long season and obviously we want to build up something that can last for as long as possible, so we might consider strengthening the team and if (we need) to replace Bellamy.
"As far as I am concerned people are happy to stay, but if someone wants to go and play we will consider it.
"To be successful you have to enjoy it and be committed and that is more important than having quality players who maybe do not want to stay.
"However, right now it is important that we keep the focus on the game we have on Saturday."
Hartlepool knocked out Premier League side Stoke City at the Victoria Park in the third round of the FA Cup giving Zola good reason to be cautious.
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