West Ham United (2/1 to be relegated from the Premier League) have rejected a bid from London rivals Tottenham Hotspur for their captain Scott Parker.

The former Chelsea midfielder was a key player for the Hammers last season as they managed to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Parker was one of the seven players that missed out on the final England World Cup squad after making the initial 30 man selection.

Speculation that clubs would make a move for the player this summer has been confirmed as Spurs (3/1 to finish in the top four)  boss Harry Redknapp has made a bid for the talented midfielder.

The White Hart Lane club are looking to strengthen their squad as they attempt to retain a top-four place in the Premier League and begin their journey in the Champions League.

However, Hammers chairman David Sullivan is adamant that the club will be keeping hold of their skipper.

He said: “I made a promise that I would not sell Scott and I will not, for any amount of money, break that promise to the West Ham supporters.

“Scott is not for sale at any price, to anyone. West Ham supporters, for too long, have had owners that sell their best players and promise one thing and do another.

“This is a new era. We are building a bigger, better West Ham and when we make a promise, we honour it,” he added.

Sullivan also stated that he did not want any offers from Spurs that would unsettle his players prior to their move for Parker.

The Upton Park club look set to offer Parker a new five-year-contact despite the player having three years left on his current deal.

West Ham (7/2 to finish in the top half in the Premier League) have been linked with a number of big names this summer which included Thierry Henry and David Beckham.

However, it is keeping hold of their better players which currently seems to be the priority for the club as the likes of Matthew Upson and Robert Green are linked with moves away from Upton Park.

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