Parker and Barton

Kumb believe that West Ham have bid for both Parker and Barton at £8 million each. They also say that West Ham have bid for Darren Bent, who is currently debating whether to move to Sp@~rs or Upton Park.

Other players West Ham appear interested in are Reading left-back Nickey Shorey, Middlesbrough's Mark Viduka and Monaco's Yaya Toure.