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SLAV'S THE MAN

West Ham will hold talks with boss Slaven Bilic on Monday about his future as well as potential transfer targets to bring in to the London Stadium

The 48-year-old has faced intense pressure from this season as they look set to finish in the bottom half of the Premier League table

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SLAVEN BILIC will hold talks with West Ham’s top brass on Monday — but is expected to keep his job.

Boss Bilic has been dogged by speculation he will be sacked after the club’s turbulent first year at the London Stadium.

 West Ham have endured a difficult season in the Premier League as they look set to finish in the bottom half of the table
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West Ham have endured a difficult season in the Premier League as they look set to finish in the bottom half of the tableCredit: Getty Images

Owners  David Sullivan and David Gold are due to meet Bilic 24 hours after tomorrow’s trip to Burnley, as they look to bid to finish in the top half of the table.


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But the talks will centre on transfer targets with the need for two strikers top of the agenda.

Bilic will press for more backing in the transfer market — even though winger Gokhan Tore, strikers Simone Zaza and Jonathan Calleri, plus midfielder Sofiane Feghouli have all flopped.

 Slaven Bilic will hold talks with West Ham on Monday, 24 hours after they face Burnley at Turf Moor
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Slaven Bilic will hold talks with West Ham on Monday, 24 hours after they face Burnley at Turf MoorCredit: Rex Features
 The Croatian is expected to keep his job at the London Stadium as West Ham sit in 12th spot
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The Croatian is expected to keep his job at the London Stadium as West Ham sit in 12th spotCredit: Rex Features

Out-of-contract keeper Adrian, 30, will stay after he agreed a new two-year deal, after the Hammers activated a clause to fend off interest in the Spaniard from Crystal Palace and Everton.

But Spanish full-back Alvaro Arbeloa, 34, is set to leave after just three appearances all season.

Manchester City right-back Pablo Zabaleta looks poised to join the London club on a two-year deal.

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