Bruce Confirms Interest In Chelsea's Parker

Last updated : 08 April 2005 By Brian Cartlidge
The Blues boss is aware that he would not be the only Premiership manager interested in the former Charlton Athletic schemer should he be made available during the close season.

"I'd like to sign Scott Parker. But how difficult is it?" said Bruce.

"I'm sure if you asked 80 or 90% of the Premiership clubs they would say they'd love to have a player like Scott.

"Chelsea have made no decision about his future but if there was anything doing, then we would try to get him.

"But, I could think of a few clubs straight away, our neighbours over the road, Middlesbrough and Charlton would have him, as would Manchester City if they could afford him.".