Manuel Pellegrini has denied reports of a bust-up with West Ham's owners with the focus still on improving his squad.

Reports in the British press claimed the new manager was already at odds with his new employers after having a number of requests to sign players rejected.

West Ham secured the signing of Ryan Fredericks on the free transfer from Fulham on Tuesday as the first of their summer business.

Pellegrini has denied the reports, insisting there is no issues with co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold as preparations for the new season continue.

"I speak to Mr Sullivan regularly and we are in agreement about our approach to bringing new players to the club this summer," Pellegrini told the Mirror.

"We have already completed one very exciting signing with Ryan Fredericks coming to the club and we are working hard to bring more to West Ham for the supporters.

"I need to make it clear that there is absolutely no problem.

"I have been made to feel welcome by everyone at West Ham since my arrival. I already have a very good relationship with the two chairmen."