Source: Daily_Mail
Parker transfer to Tottenham could spark fire-sale at West Ham
Scott Parker is poised for an £8million transfer to Tottenham in what is shaping up to be a fire-sale at West Ham.[LNB] While the exit of Parker would give Upton Park boss Avram Grant the chance to compete with Fulham and Stoke for his former Pompey defender Marc Wilson, the Israeli is unlikely to consider that adequate compensation for the possible loss of his England midfielder.[LNB] Sacrificed: Scott Parker[LNB] Spurs manager Harry Redknapp is determined to sign 29-year-old Parker before the transfer window closes on Tuesday, when he has to name his 25-man squad for the season only a few hours later.[LNB] But West Ham's owners, David Sullivan and David Gold, have stated the one player they do not want to sell is the vastly experienced and talented Parker.[LNB] With their club's finances in a mess and time running out, however, they know that circumstances could force them to sell their most valuable asset. It would be a major blow for manager Grant, especially as the club rejected an £8m bid for the player earlier in the summer. [LNB]West Ham's desire to keep Parker on the payroll is confirmed by their offering him an enhanced long-term contract. But the problem is the player's refusal to sign it - a decision which takes him and his club to the brink.[LNB] Big earner: Carlton Cole (right)[LNB] The Hammers are open to offers for their Mexican forward Pablo Barrera, with an Italian club showing interest. Barrera cost £4m when he recently signed a four-year contract, with a one-year option, but he could be sacrificed for a club trimming their vanishing resources to more manageable levels.[LNB] Carlton Cole's immediate future could also be decided within 24 hours, with several clubs ready to pounce, particularly for a loan deal that would take him off the West Ham wage bill.[LNB] The extent of West Ham's debt has shocked the co-owners and, coupled with the team's poor start to the campaign, could force them back into the market place as sellers to recover a degree of financial stability. [LNB] Man United 3 West Ham 0: Rooney hits the spot as Reds coast to winCARLING CUP DRAW: Spurs to face their great rivals Arsenal in third roundTottenham striker Robbie Keane on his deadline travels again as Aston Villa and Newcastle prepare to pounce[LNB] [LNB]
