West Ham execs in the spotlight

Alan Curbishley might not be the last high-profile casualty at West Ham.

Chief executive Scott Duxbury and technical director Gianluca Nani are also under pressure to deliver.

The future of Duxbury, in particular, hangs in the balance following a series of gaffes.

First of all, he presided over the club's disastrous dealings with Carlos Tevez, which have already led to a substantial Premier League fine and an out-of-court settlement with Kia Joorabchian.

Sheffield United are also suing the Hammers, which could lead to a huge, multi-million pound payout.

And it has now emerged that he allowed a clause to be inserted in Alan Curbishley's contract, guaranteeing him the final say over players sales and purchases.

That doesn't seem to have happened and Curbs is planning to sue the club for constructive dismissal.

A senior source at the club told Undercover Sport: "It is up to Scott and Gianluca to prove they can manage the resources we have already given them.

"They haven't proved that yet. Until they do, we won't be investing serious funds in the playing squad."