Valon Behrami has called on the West Ham hierarchy to come clean about any plans for a January fire-sale.
The Swiss international midfielder fears the debt-ridden club will cash in on their leading stars during the transfer window.
England internationals Matthew Upson, Robert Green, Scott Parker and Carlton Cole have all been linked with moves away from Upton Park.
Hammers manager Gianfranco Zola admits he is not sure what the next month will hold - and Behrami believes that uncertainty is beginning to affect the team.
West Ham head into tomorrow's FA Cup third round tie against Arsenal with just one victory from their last six games.
Behrami said: "I have spoken a number of times with the people above us to make the situation clear and what is the real situation?
"Right now I am told to believe what the media are saying but it is clear that we need to know our future.
"I am looking for someone in January to help us and (tell us) that we don't have to sell players.
"I am hoping the new year will be better for everyone at West Ham and we can have some positive things because right now there is a lot of negativity.
"Off the pitch there has to be stability because when you have problems like this it can affect you on the pitch and maybe the reason why things are going like this for us."
