ASTON Villa might step up their interest in West Ham's Scott Parker now that James Milner looks to be on his way from Villa Park.

Boss Martin O'Neill has been linked with a move for Parker in the past and, with Milner now being told he can leave the Midlands outfit, the West Ham ace could become a target for his replacement.

However, West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has already said this week that Villa will not have enough money to tempt the Hammers to part with their prize asset.

Sullivan again insisted that Parker was not for sale.