West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has insisted that he wants to remain at the club.
The 60-year-old has come under heavy criticism in recent weeks for a number of subdued performances from his side and links to the previously vacant Sunderland job also sent doubts about his future at Upton Park.
The former Newcastle United boss will see his current deal expire in June, but he has expressed a desire to remain in charge.
For London Evening Standard, Allardyce wrote: “At the last count I believe I’ve been linked with three jobs this week – Sunderland, QPR and Nigeria!
“I understand why the speculation is there, of course I do. Everyone knows my contract with the club expires at the end of June and, as yet, nothing further has been decided.
“I would stress that, providing everyone is happy, I would like to stay at West Ham. They are a great club, moving in the right direction and a lot is now in place for sustained improvement.”