Harry Redknapp is in danger of missing out on signing Scott Parker after his board refused to meet West Ham United's demands.
It wasa revealed on Thursday that the two clubs had opened talks over the England international's future. However Tottenham's valuation of the player was around half the £8million asking price and it is understood that they have refused to change their stance.Although the Lillywhites have offered further add-ons and players on loan, these have been of no interest to the United board who are insisting on a cash deal for their most precious asset.
Although a story suggesting Parker was ready to hand in a transfer request in order to push a move through is thought to have been wide of the mark, it is well documented that the 30-year-old has expressed a strong preference to join Spurs.
Yet in financial terms the most attractive offer has come from Tony Fernandes' QPR, who are said by the Mirror to have offered to match Parker's wages at West Ham. Tottenham are said to have offered a considerably smaller financial package, insisting on Parker taking a pay cut should he move.
Stoke are also reported by the Mirror to have bid for Parker, although with the player unlikely to consider a move to anyone but Tottenham, let alone outside of London, that interest appears to have as much chance of success as the Potters' move for Carlton Cole earlier in July.
'A-little-bit-less Super' Scotty Parker?
The options currently available - with a little bit of guesswork thrown in...
Tottenham
Prepared to pay: £4million + add-ons + loans
Wages: £40,000-45,000k
Contract: 2-3 years
League: Premier League
Starting XI: Will have to win place
Status: Will have to win fans over
Queens Park Rangers
Prepared to pay: £6-8million
Wages: £70,000
Contract: 4-5 years
League: Premier League
Starting XI: First name on teamsheet
Status: Terrace favourite
Stoke City
Prepared to pay: £5-6million
Wages: £70,000k
Contract: 3-5 years
League: Premier League
Starting XI: First name on teamsheet
Status: Terrace favourite
West Ham Utd
Prepared to pay: Nothing, he's ours
Wages: £70,000k
Contract: 4 years
League: nPower Championship
Starting XI: First name on teamsheet
Status: Potential legend
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