WITH Gianfranco Zola apparently set to take the hot seat at Upton Park, speculation continues to surround who his number two will be.

The West Ham board is apparently keen include a former player in the new coaching set up with Paolo Di Canio's name continually coming up.

Di Canio is still a huge favourite at the Boleyn ground and would certainly be a popular appointment.

Zola, who is currently involved with Italy's Under 21 setup, will return to the Premier League five years after leaving Chelsea.

His connections with the Blues have concerned some Hammers fans so the Di Canio deal is seen as a possible solution.