Zola tells Balotelli to join WHU

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has insisted he has tried everything he can to convince Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli to make a move to West Ham, but the Italian forward has not yet accepted his advances.

"I have done everything I can to sign Mario," said Zola.

"It would be in both our interests if he came to West Ham.

"There's no place for him at Inter and he's a natural talent.

"He is extroverted and knows his attitude can upset people, but he's intelligent and still learning to handle situations."