Scott Parker quizzed about Burnley's reported interest in West Ham's James Ward-Prowse

Talks are said to have taken place between the two parties regarding a potential January move for the 31-year-old, who would be a natural replacement for the injured Josh Cullen.

But with the clock ticking, the Clarets – who are yet to add to their ranks so far this month - have until 7pm on Monday, February 2 to make their move.

“We're active and we're trying to do things,” Parker said, speaking ahead of Burnley’s clash against Tottenham on Saturday.

“I reiterate what I've said many a time, that obviously there's loads of different things that fall into play and loads of different variables that we need to make good decisions and the right decisions.

“We don't want to be adding anyone into this squad that can't bring quality and help us, character and everything.

“So regarding individuals, it's not something I would be quoting on or certainly saying, but we're active and we'll see how the next 10 days pan out regarding that.”

Parker was also asked about potential interest in backup right-back Oliver Sonne, who hasn’t started a league game since the opening weekend.

“Maybe there could be an option there and there could be an option for a few, obviously, with lack of game time,” he responded.

“Again, depending on the circumstances regarding us, we'll make that decision on who we feel can go or should go just for game time.

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“Oliver's one that has done incredibly well and, of course, there has been a lack of game time in there, so that'll be a decision that we will make and we'll see what we can do with that.”

It’s been a quiet transfer window across the board so far and that’s definitely been felt at Turf Moor.

“It seems like it's a bit of a quieter window,” Parker added.

“It's always a really difficult window. The endeavour is there and, of course, you want to try and improve certain things. You want to try and add certain things to your squad to evolve, to improve you and make you better.

“But there's 50 conversations taking place. It's not just as easy as that. There's loads and loads of different dynamics.

“I've mentioned it before. It's affordability. Can you physically do this? There's a player who wants to come, but he's got this other club interested. How does this affect our squad at this moment in time? Who maybe misses out? There's loads and loads of dynamics that you have to focus on and you have to have an idea on.

“So, yes, we're keen to do something, like I said, and I don't want to be bringing in anyone in here that doesn't fit character, the culture and, obviously, the quality that they can add to us.”

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