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Parker: Hammers need investment

16 May 2010 - 13:32:03

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Midfielder Scott Parker will only commit his future to West Ham United should the club show ambition during the close-season.

Parker is the only member of the first-team squad not up for sale following a disappointing season where they flirted with relegation before eventually finishing five points clear of the drop zone.

Co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan, who arrived at the Upton Park helm in January, sacked manager Gianfranco Zola earlier in the week but want to build a new team around Parker.

However, the 29-year-old midfielder insists he only wants to stay if the club are serious about improving.

"I want to stay here, but that is out of my hands," the former Chelsea and Newcastle midfielder told The People.

"I have had a great season and the fans really appreciate me, but at the same time I want to see the club going in the right way.

"I certainly don't want to be involved in another season like this. I think stability is the key factor and the club needs massive investment.

"Hopefully the new owners will do what they have to do, strengthen the squad and we can move forward.

"It is encouraging that they want to bring in so many new players and hopefully they can do that."