In his Christmas Eve message to supporters Grant admitted that Parker is the key to his plans for the Hammers to avoid relegation.
“No chance,” said Grant when quizzed on Parkers exit.
“Scott Parker is more than a good player for this football club. Even though we are at the bottom, we are trying to do the right things for this club. We know all the teams that succeeded did not have it so easy at the start.
“He is the foundation of this club.
“The owners have made it very clear that they want Scott Parker here and want good players here. We don't have many like Scott Parker and it would not be good for us if he left the club and I don't think it would be good for him. He knows what the vision of the club is and he is part of it.”