Source: Team_Talk
Parker not leaving Hammers - Brady
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has reiterated that the Hammers have no intention of allowing Scott Parker to leave this summer.[LNB] The 29-year-old midfielder is currently away on international duty with England, hoping to force his way into Fabio Capello's 23-man World Cup squad.[LNB]He has been thrust into contention for a place on the plane to South Africa after an impressive season at domestic level.[LNB]Parker helped to spearhead the Hammers' survival bid last term, leading by example on and off the field.[LNB]Having set impeccably high standards, he has inevitably been dragged into the transfer rumour mill - which is now at full throttle.[LNB]Various Premier League clubs are reported to be weighing up an approach, with Aston Villa among those said to be keen.[LNB]West Ham have no plans to part with their skipper, though, and Brady insists there is no chance of the board sanctioning a sale.[LNB]"It's interesting that David Sullivan has given his word that Scott Parker will not be sold and I think that's absolutely what we wish to deliver to the supporters, that he's not going to be sold," Brady said.[LNB]"So I think Aston Villa should reconsider making any approach because the worst thing is that it's very unsettling for the player, very unsettling for the club.[LNB]"I think if we wanted to sell him we'd go about it a different way but we really don't. He's the player of the year and he's very important to us in building a better team to take West Ham into a better future."
