West Ham United have been dealt a blow with news that managerial candidate Marcelo Bielsa is set to remain with Marseille.

Reports suggested that the Argentine tactician was set to leave the French club this summer after having differences with the hierarchy but it is now believed he will sign a new contract at the Stade Velodrome.

Bielsa had showed interest in replacing Sam Allardyce at Upton Park but it is believed that he is set to commit to Marseille until 2017, ruling him out of a summer shift to east London.

West Ham remain interested in Slaven Bilic, David Moyes and Roberto Di Matteo according to reports.