West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola insists his players are not being distracted by speculation surrounding the club's financial position.

The Hammers have found themselves under the spotlight due to the club's owners' problems after Icelandic bank Landsbanki went into receivership.

They will learn more about their fate next month when an Icelandic court decides whether to grant the owners time to settle debts.

It is feared West Ham may be forced to cash-in on some of their top stars to ease their debts, but Zola is adamant the players are focused on getting results to help climb away from trouble at the wrong end of the table.

"The speculation has not unsettled the camp. I've been a player and know that when you go out and play, you are totally focused on that," noted Zola.

"I know the players here really care about the club. They know we are doing something they like and they are committed."

West Ham have endured a disappointing campaign to date, winning just two Premier League games, and Zola is puzzled as to why they have struggled so badly this term.

"I don't know the exact reasons why it's not happening but we are training well," added Zola.

"Sometimes you do everything correctly and you lose and then maybe all of a sudden, you don't play as well and you start winning."