Striker Carlton Cole and midfielder Gary O'Neil could both have played their last game for West Ham as manager Sam Allardyce declares his desire to improve his squad ahead of the club's proposed move to the Olympic Stadium in 2016, the Evening Standard are reporting this afternoon.
Both players are out of contract at the end of the season, and O'Neil last month stated his desire to remain at the club, while Cole has repeatedly reiterated his wish to finish his career at West Ham, amid reported negotiations over a new deal.
Cole's advisors last month rejected suggestions that the England striker had been offered a new deal by the club and given a deadline of May 19 to sign his new contract.
However, Allardyce has today stated the need for financial prudence when it comes to building his squad for next season and hinted that he may cut squad players such as O'Neil and Cole despite their work done for the club.
"The planning has started [for next season and about players' contracts] but it's about affordability. On the money side of it, there is some but it's not fortunes. We've got to improve the team," said the 59 year old today.
According to the newspaper, Allardyce will make a decision about the future of the two players after the final game of the season on Sunday against Reading.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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