West Ham United have no intention of sacking Slaven Bilic at the end of this season and are considering making Yaya Toure one of their major signings in the summer should be leave Manchester City.

A review of the manager’s and the team’s performance will still take place – as is customary at West Ham under the current owners - but, largely, with the intention of identifying transfer targets and making off-the-field improvements.

Toure is soon out of contract at City and is yet to agree a one-year contract extension, with West Ham emerging as a viable destination for the 33-year-old Ivorian. It remains to be seen whether they are prepared to match Toure’s wage demands, should be leave City, but given he would be available as a free agent a deal could be struck. Toure’s future is expected to be decided soon.