Jul 05

West Ham confident Scott Parker will stay at Upton Park

• Aston Villa reportedly planning to bid £10m for midfielder
• Co-owner ‘optimistic’ club captain will decide to stay

West Ham remain confident that Scott Parker, the midfielder, will still be playing for the club next season.

Aston Villa are reportedly planning to make a £10m bid for the Hammers’ captain but David Sullivan, the club’s co-owner, said: “I am extremely optimistic that we can persuade him to stay at Upton Park. He is the backbone of our rebuilding plans, the team’s talisman.

“No way do we want a rerun of last season when we finished on 35 points as normally that amount means you’re relegated.

“The last time I spoke to Scott [before the summer break] he was enthusiastic [about] staying. I guess he wants to hear about our plans for rebuilding. And at the moment we have not had any offers for him. We’ve just heard rumours, that’s all.”

West Ham UnitedTransfer windowAston VillaJamie Jacksonguardian.co.uk

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Dec 29

West Ham recall Freddie Sears from Crystal Palace

• Upton Park striker could return before the weekend
• Palace happy for season-long loan to be cut short

West Ham United hope to release Freddie Sears from his season-long loan at Crystal Palace before the weekend. The 20-year-old striker is required at Upton Park following the premature retirement of Dean Ashton and Carlton Cole’s knee injury.

Palace, the Premier and Football Leagues are thought to be amenable to the recall, with the move now depending on the player registration forms being completed.

Premier LeagueWest Ham UnitedJamie Jacksonguardian.co.uk

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