West Ham United's debts will not see England star Scott Parker sold, insists Karren Brady.

Brady, the vice-chairman, assured supporters that the latest move would help bring West Ham "the much-needed stability that it needs".

She admitted that debts remain high, but promised that financial pressures would not mean the sale of Scott Parker, who has been linked with a possible move to Aston Villa should they sell James Milner.

"David Sullivan has given his word that Scott Parker is not going to be sold," she told The Times. "It's very unsettling for the player and the club. But he is the player of the year and is very important to us."