Parker set for Hammers

Scott Parker is poised to complete his move to West Ham today – becoming Alan Curbishley’s first summer signing.

The 26-year-old Newcastle captain Parker has agreed terms with the Hammers, while the clubs have settled on a fee for the player.

Curbishley has moved quickly to land the midfielder after current Hammers captain Nigel Reo-Coker handed in a transfer request last week.

The 23-year-old England Under-21 international’s advisor claimed Reo-Coker was seeking a new club because he had not been given the right assurances over his future by the Barclays Premiership club.

The Hammers held discussions with midfielder Parker on Thursday, after fighting off late interest from London rivals Tottenham.

And last night it was understood a fee of around £7million had been agreed for the former Charlton and Chelsea player, who joined Newcastle after a disappointing spell at Stamford Bridge.