West Ham boss Sam Allardyce: No concrete bids made for Scott Parker, Carlton Cole or Robert Green

Sam Allardyce has been named the new manager of Blackburn Rovers.

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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has insisted that there have been no formal offers for Scott Parker, Carlton Cole and Robert Green despite speculation over their departures.

Following the London club’s relegation to the Championship, speculation rose about the futures of the Hammers’ England internationals.

Over the past few weeks, midfielder Parker has been linked with a move to Tottenham, striker Cole with Stoke City, and keeper Green with Aston Villa; hxowever, nothing has come to fruition.

Speaking to reporters, Allardyce said: “The speculation is around Rob Green, Carlton Cole, and Scott Parker, and at the moment we haven’t had any concrete bids for those players.”

Allardyce went on to admit that while he would love to keep his star players, he understands their desire to play in the top flight.

“We will probably look at moving some of the players on because their desire is to play in Premier League,” he said

“From a financial point of view, it suits us to lose that financial commitment because the drastic loss in revenue following relegation is what we all have to face at West Ham; certainly the owners, who’ve got to really back up with their own money to help us try to get back in the Premier League.

“We will try and get as good a squad as we can. There’s some very good players at the club. If we all want to work together and go in the right direction, we can give it our best shot and hopefully that will be enough next season.”

After being asked about the club’s current style of play and winning over the fans with attractive football, the manager replied: “When did West Ham play the West Ham way?

“It can’t be the West Ham way if you get relegated, and the club’s been up and down like a yo-yo. I don’t think the fans see that as playing the West Ham way.

“The West Ham way is about winning football matches and the enjoyment of winning.

“The fans are in the game to watch winning football, I’m in the game to play winning football and entertain the public, and that’s what I do.”