Tottenham signing Scott Parker admits a return to Chelsea was on for him last month.

Spurs had to move smartly for Parker as QPR and Stoke City were also interested in the former West Ham United midfielder.

"Chelsea wanted to do something but I think it was a loan and West Ham weren't too keen on that,'' said Parker.

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