West Ham's transfer business hangs on Europa League qualifier

Slaven Bilic knows their Europa League decider against Astra Giurgiu could have a big impact on West Ham’s transfer dealings.

The Croatian has already confirmed interest in a loan move for Manchester City’s Wilfried Bony and an interest in Juventus and Italy frontman Simone Zaza.

It is the ­continuing saga of Carlos Bacca , however, that has yet to reach a conclusion.

But Bilic says he will not beg the striker to solve their crisis up front.

We’ve tried. It’s become a little bit of a saga. I was the one who called it off three weeks ago in Austria. I wanted him, of course, but I don’t want to have to drag players to West Ham.

We are not Real Madrid or Manchester United, but we are a good club and a proud club with players who are proud to play for us.

Lots of players want to come to West Ham, believe me — they are calling me every day.

So, I was the one who said there was no point continuing with Bacca. We are not going to beg anyone to play for us.”