Allardyce confirms Parker talks
Tottenham are in talks with West Ham over the potential transfer of midfielder Scott Parker, Hammers manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed.
Parker has made no secret of his desire to return to the Barclays Premier League to further his England career and Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is a keen admirer of the midfielder.
And former Blackburn boss Allardyce confirmed talks had begun over a deal on Friday. When questioned on the subject, Allardyce said: "I am not in talks (personally) with them but there is some dialogue going on at the moment. That is all I am aware of."
Redknapp has been linked with a move for the former Chelsea man all summer and also failed with a bid to sign him last year but is determined to bring him to White Hart Lane this year, it appears.
With the transfer window closing on Wednesday night, Allardyce is keen to move on Parker in order to fund new signings.
Allardyce sounded a word of caution about the transfer though, perhaps well aware that Spurs are renowned as shrewd operators in the market.
"As in terms of what level it is at, I certainly know that a deal has not been struck by any way, shape or form at this moment in time about Scott Parker," Allardyce added.
"Whether he is here on Wednesday depends on whether someone reaches the owners' valuation."
Parker was one of the few players to come out of last season with his head held high as West Ham ended the season bottom of the Barclays Premier League table.
A transfer, whether permanent or temporary, to White Hart Lane would appear to be a logical move for the Londoner, who fits the bill as the type of experienced head that Redknapp has longed for for some time.
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