West Ham are set to make a £6million move for Newcastles
Scott Parker. Alan Curbishley is being given significant funds to
overhaul the squad this summer after his side escaped relegation on
the final day of the season.
The West Ham boss sees midfielder Parker, who he brought through
the ranks at Charlton, as the man to lead a revival at Upton Park.
And his wages of £50,000 a week would not pose a problem for the
new regime. Curbishley enquired about the 26-year-old in January,
when his interest was rejected, but it is thought Parker would be
tempted by a move back to London.
The England player would be the first star to leave Newcastle
following the arrival of Sam Allardyce but the new boss is reported
to be lining up Joey Barton as a replacement. West Ham are not
short of players in Parkers position but doubts remain about the
future of Nigel Reo-Coker.
