Transfer snub spark doubts over Curbishley's future

Curbishley appeared to have cemented his position at Upton Park after keeping the Hammers in the Premiership but there is a growing feeling within the club that he may not be the manager to lead their challenge for top six honours.

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The Daily Star reports that West Ham's Icelandic owners are understood to be concerned at top players not wanting to join the club.

Main summer target Darren Bent snubbed a move after meeting with Curbishley and chief executive Scott Duxbury.

And Carlos Tevez, the player who scored the goal at Old Trafford that kept West Ham in the Premier League, would be happy to stay but reports suggest he also doubts Curbishley's methods.

Senior players have also voiced their concerns to chairman Eggert Magnusson and the club look doomed to lose Yossi Benayoun despite agreeing a £50,000-a-week deal with the Israel international.

Magnusson has backed Curbishley so far this summer but is reported to be frustrated at the lack of new faces.

Scott Parker has joined but Bent, Mark Viduka and Joey Barton have all opted for other clubs.

The Hammers return for pre-season training next week with virtually the same squad Curbishley threatened to axe after spending much of last season fighting the drop.