The fiery Italian's agent admitted yesterday that they have contacted the club to inform them of Di Canio's bid for the job he has admitted he would love.
Phil Spencer told 'BBC Sport', "We have made moves to talk to West Ham and advised them that he wants to be considered."
"He wouldn't be putting himself up for the job if he didn't think he was capable of doing it.
"He just wants the opportunity to sit in front of the decision makers at West Ham to tell them what he would do and how he would take them forward.
"Unfortunately he can't do that unless they invite him to do so."