Sheffield United could make a move for Scott Parker if Fulham join the Blades in dropping out of the Premier League before the end of the season, according to the Sun (18 April, page 67).
Relegation does not have to be disastrous for a manager’s reputation.
Sean Dyche and Daniel Farke both bounced back in style after plummeting into the Championship, honing their talents, sharpening their minds and growing as managers in the second tier.
Although Fulham’s survival hopes suffered another major blow on Sunday, conceding a 97th-minute equaliser at Arsenal just a day after Newcastle defeated West Ham, there is no suggestion that Scott Parker is in danger of paying with his job.
If Fulham go down, they will back Parker to take them up again.
Then again, that does not mean the former England international is guaranteed to stay at Craven Cottage.
The Sun reports that Parker has admirers within the walls of Bramall Lane too.
And Sheffield United could make an enquiry about his availability as they continue to scour the market for a coach capable of succeeding the legendary Chris Wilder in the Steel City.
Parker, unlike the highly-rated Oostende boss Alexander Blessin, would arrive with a proven track record in the Championship, having guided Fulham to promotion via the play-offs in 2019/20.
Furthermore, the 40-year-old appears to be improving all the time, transforming Fulham from top-flight whipping boys into a genuinely well-drilled and competitive outfit with a few ingenious tactical tweaks.
Parker is under contract at Fulham until 2023.
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