Tottenham are refusing to meet West Ham United's £10 million asking price for Scott Parker.
The Daily Express says Spurs have been shocked by West Ham's £10million tag.
Spurs are leading the chase for Parker, which also includes Arsenal and Liverpool, and have made contact in a bid to open negotiations.
It is understood they enquired about signing Parker for about £4m and are believed to be prepared to go up to £5m.
But that figure is just half what West Ham are quoting interested parties and Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has been left to consider his position.
