Midfielder Scott Parker plans to stay at West Ham next season and is looking forward to working under Avram Grant. Grant has taken over at Upton Park and Parker is relishing the opportunity of playing under the former Chelsea and Portsmouth boss.

"I have not met the new manager yet, but obviously he has impressed the chairmen with the very good jobs he has done at other clubs," Parker told the News of the World.

"I am looking forward to meeting Avram and talking to him about his ideas and what he wants to bring to the club."