THE FUSE

While the prospect of securing Disasi on a permanent basis is a major boost for Nuno, the reality of the situation is dictated by the league table. West Ham currently find themselves in a scrap for survival, and it is understood that a drop to the Championship would effectively end any hopes of keeping the Frenchman. Disasi is keen to continue playing at the highest level and will only commit to the Hammers if they are a Premier League entity next term. Nuno, who has developed a strong working relationship with the centre-back, is desperate to keep him. However, the financial and sporting implications of relegation mean that the "door being open" for a move is strictly contingent on the club avoiding the drop in the final weeks of the campaign.