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Manuel Pellegrini is at odds with the West Ham hierarchy - just two weeks into his reign.

Mirror Sport has learned Hammers boss Pellegrini has already raised concerns about having many of his requests knocked back in his bid to strengthen his squad.

The Chilean boss has told friends he was appointed last month on the back of some significant promises.

But he feels they are not being fulfilled after seeing a string of his suggestions for players to target turned down.

Pellegrini hinted at the behind-the-scenes power battle he is facing during a talk this week back in his native Chile.

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He said: "The challenge with West Ham is spectacular. Now I will force the owners to form a competitive team because they are rich but careful with money.

"We are trying to get the owner to loosen up to make an important investment and thus bring the players we need. The idea is to sign a great figure.

"If we manage to get a big figure it is very important for the status of the club because that will help convince other players."

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Pellegrini was named David Moyes’ successor amid a blaze of grand declarations.

Among them was a pledge from co-owner David Gold that West Ham will "probably spend more money in this window than we’ve spent in any window in the past."

Pellegrini’s transfer budget this summer was expected to be around £75m.

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West Ham wrapped up the free transfer capture of full-back Ryan Fredericks from Fulham today, a deal which had been in the pipeline long before Pellegrini’s arrival.

And he is already bracing himself for a struggle to get his way in the transfer market after his first fortnight in the London Stadium hot seat.

One player Pellegrini has ruled out a move for is his compatriot, Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

He said: "Signing [Claudio] Bravo for West Ham is not viable either. It is not in West Ham's salary possibilities."