Scott Parker ready to walk away from Fulham as Bournemouth prepare to make a move

Scott Parker ready to walk away from Fulham THIS WEEK as Bournemouth prepare to make a move for former England international to replace out-of-contract Jonathan Woodgate

  • Scott Parker has not committed his future to Fulham after their relegation 
  • Sportsmail understands there is a growing expectation the two will part ways 
  • Bournemouth are believed to hold a keen interest in making him their manager  


Scott Parker’s future at Fulham is under major doubt as Bournemouth prepare to launch a move to appoint the former England midfielder as their new manager.

Sportsmail understands there is growing expectation at Craven Cottage that Parker will leave the club in the coming days.

That would pave the way for Bournemouth to make their move to appoint Parker, who is there No 1 managerial target.

Scott Parker looks increasingly likely to leave his role at Fulham after their top-flight relegation

The situation is expected to accelerate in the next few days.

Sources claim a deal for Parker to join the Cherries would be a formality, though the club are waiting on his exit from Fulham before formalising their interest.

Jonathan Woodgate has yet to formally leave his role as head coach at Bournemouth but had only signed a deal until the end of the season to become the club’s interim head coach.

He failed to take them back up to the Premier League at the first time of asking after taking over in February, losing to eventual play-off winners Brentford in the semi-finals. 

Jonathan Woodgate's departure has yet to be announced, but he is not expected to stay on

Jonathan Woodgate’s departure has yet to be announced, but he is not expected to stay on