David Moyes says he is in the dark over potential new investment at West Ham, but added: 'It sounds as if something is happening.'
Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky is understood to be in talks with West Ham over a deal to buy a stake of 27 per cent in the club.
The Hammers have yet to formally comment on the potential deal, which would surely boost Moyes' transfer kitty if it went through.
When quizzed on the talks at his pre-match press conference ahead of the game against Aston Villa, West Ham boss Moyes said: '(I've heard) just the same rumours you have heard.