Report: West Ham United speak to Slaven Bilic

West Ham United have reportedly held talks with Slaven Bilic regarding their vacant managerial job.

The former Hammers defender has been linked with a return to Upton Park since the departure of Sam Allardyce a fortnight ago.

Bilic is out of work since leaving Besiktas and it is thought that he is keen to manage in the Premier League.

The Croatian is said to be one of a few candidates for the role, with Marseille boss Marcelo Bielsa, Swansea City's Garry Monk and former Swans boss Michael Laudrup also in the running.

According to The Telegraph, West Ham have met with Bilic but have not yet decided if they want to make him their new manager.

Bilic, who has also managed Croatia, Hajduk Split and Lokomotiv Moscow, played for West Ham between January 1996 and March 1997.