West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola is unsure if he will have Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur target Craig Bellamy at his disposal against Fulham on Sunday.
City and Spurs have had several offers rejected by the Hammers, while Sky Sports News understands Bellamy has had a request to leave Upton Park turned down.
Zola is determined to retain the Wales international's services, but concedes there is little good to come from keeping a player against his will.
The Italian said: "What can I do about it? As far as I am concerned, I want to keep him - and the club want to keep him. But if a player wants to go it is difficult.
"At the moment, he is a West Ham player and he will stay a West Ham player. However, I do not know if he will play on Sunday. We will see what happens.
"I don't know what is going to happen in the next few days. If Bellamy goes then we need to replace him properly, so we will see."
Zola went on to refute claims from City striker Valeri Bojinov that the Hammers had made an enquiry for his services.
The former Chelsea player said: "It is a lie. I never spoke to him and I have no interest to have him at West Ham."
Zola also confirmed that he expects Newcastle United target Lucas Neill to remain at West Ham.
"I spoke to Lucas Neill this morning and he is very much committed to the club. He is happy to stay here," he concluded.
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