Scott Parker zu Tottenham?

Tottenham bleibt in Sachen Transfers die Mannschaft des Tages. Nachdem die Spurs mit Joe Cole in Verbindung gebracht wurden (siehe Eintrag um 11.06 Uhr) und Yago Falque verpflichteten (siehe Eintrag um 12.05 Uhr), scheint sich nun der Wechsel von Scott Parker anzubahnen. Absteiger West Ham United befindet sich laut "Sky Sports" derzeit in Gesprächen mit dem Londoner Rivalen. Mittelfeld-Stratege und Nationalspieler Parker will auf jeden Fall in der Premier League bleiben.

Tottenham are poised to wrap up the signing of England midfielder Scott Parker.
The 30-year-old was not included in the West Ham squad which travelled to Nottingham Forest this afternoon as the deal, believed to be worth £6million, neared a conclusion. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce told Sky Sports: "There are some negotiations going on and I don't think he would be mentally right to play.
"It will come to fruition in the next 24 hours or so."
Tottenham are expected to include a loan deal for one of their youngsters in the package.

+++ 13.41 Uhr: Spurs kurz vor Parker-Verpflichtung +++

Tottenham Hotspur steht vor der Verpflichtung von Mittelfeldspieler Scott Parker vom Zweitligisten West Ham United. Der 30-Jährige stand nicht im Hammers-Kader beim 4:1 gegen Nottingham am Sonntag, sein bisheriger Coach Sam Allardyce sagte, der Spieler sei "mental nicht bereit" gewesen.

Skysports.com understands that Tottenham Hotspur are close to finalising a deal for Scott Parker.

The England international midfielder has been the subject of interest from a number of clubs this summer, but the Footballer of the Year surprisingly started the season at West Ham in the Championship.

Queens Park Rangers have also shown an interest, but Spurs have been in pole position to land him and now look set conclude a deal.

At one point the deal looked to be scuppered as Jake Livermore rejected a loan move to West Ham, and then the two clubs could not reach a compromise agreement.

With the Parker deal in doubt, Spurs put the block on Wilson Palacios' proposed deal with Stoke City - as they did not want to be left short in midfield.

But the Palacios deal will now be given the green light with Parker's impending capture.

Breaking News:
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of midfielder Scott Parker from West Ham United. More to follow on

We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with West Ham United for the permanent transfer of Scott Parker.

The England international's impressive displays for West Ham last season saw him named the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year.

The midfielder began his career with Charlton Athletic, making his debut in 1997 aged just 16, before joining Chelsea in January, 2004 and was crowned PFA Young Player of the Year at the end of the 2003/04 campaign.

Parker, who has represented England at every level from Under-16 through to senior, joined Newcastle United in June, 2005 and went on to captain the side during two seasons at St James' Park.