Report: Marcelo Bielsa aims to become West Ham United boss

Marseille manager Marcelo Bielsa wants to become West Ham United boss, according to reports.

The East London side are searching for a new manager following the announcement that Sam Allardyce will not be offered a new contract.

Bielsa is also out of contract in France and has made it clear to the Hammers that he would like to manage in England, reports The Mirror.

The report also claims that the former Chile boss has rejected a job offer from Serie A side Sampdoria.

David Moyes, Rafael Benitez and Carlo Ancelotti have also been linked with the West Ham job.