After being away with England on international duty, Scott Parker has spoken about his move from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur, which took place on transfer deadline day.

The 30-year-old midfielder, who reportedly cost Spurs £5m, told his new club’s official website: “It’s evident how much the club has progressed.

“Tottenham have always been a very big club in terms of the players they’ve attracted and the way they’ve played, that certain style of football.

“It’s a fantastic club and over the last few years there have been some very big players here. The club is only going in one direction and I’m delighted to be part of it now. Hopefully I can add something as well.”

The Football Writers Association’s Footballer of the Year for 2010/11 added: “Things have gone really well for me over the last few years, especially over the last year.

“I’ve broken into the England team and last season, although we eventually got relegated, on a personal level I played some of the best football I’ve played.

“My main target is always to keep fit and then to try and force my way into the team here, try to stay in there and help the team as much as I can.

“I hope my qualities, which might be different to other players here, can bring something different to the team and add to it, that we can move up the league and have a good season.”

Brighton have made a surprising capture in Spanish international Vicente Rodriguez.

The 30-year-old had been a free agent after being released by Valencia, but has today signed a one-year contract with the English Championship club.

Brighton manager Gus Poyet told his club’s official website: “Vicente is the special player we wanted. He has great qualities in terms of his ability and flexibility to play in a range of different positions, so plenty of quality.

“He also brings a great experience having played at the top level for the last ten years with Valencia, including the Champions League, Uefa Cup and international football with Spain.

“Throughout his career, he has always attracted great interest from top clubs across Europe so this is a major coup to bring him to the Amex.

“I am sure the supporters will have seen him in action in La Liga or in the Champions League and will be very excited by the prospect of seeing him in a Brighton & Hove Albion shirt.”

Vicente said: “It’s a new chapter for me. I had a very good career at Valencia where I won trophies with the team and individually, and played 40 times for Spain, but I’m very motivated to begin a new part of my career here in England.

“Playing in England is something I’ve wanted to do. I’ve achieved a lot, but for many years I’ve watched the Premier League and followed English football. It’s very important that Brighton has given me that chance to start playing again.

“I hope to play very well and to help the team get into the best position this season; then if possible, become a Premier League player with this club.”

He added: “I’m happy to be here and now I have a very good chance to play in England. The confidence that I get from Gus Poyet and the chairman [Tony Bloom] is very important to me.

“I spoke to Gus and he explained the kind of offensive, attacking football that Brighton play. That suits me and I feel very confident here.

“Yesterday when I went on to the pitch at the stadium I was really happy and convinced that I want to play games for Brighton.

“Last season I was fit but didn’t play much for Valencia because the coach selected other players, but I’m motivated to play here. Hopefully I will become an important player for Brighton and I want to bring success for the fans.

“It’s very important that together with Gus, his team of coaches and the other players, we reach the Premier League together.”

Wigan Athletic’s Spanish manager Roberto Martinez has returned to his homeland to sign Albert Crusat from Almeria.

The Premier League club have paid an undisclosed fee for the ‘explosive player’, who has signed a two-year contract, which includes a year option.

Martinez told his club’s official website: “Albert is someone we have been trailing for a long time and it is fantastic news that we have managed to get him.

“He will add something completely new to the squad, he has electric speed, really quick feet and has played over 150 games in la Liga. He is an explosive player, who understands how to affect games with his attributes, having earned his long experience in such a competitive, tactical and demanding league as La Liga.

“He is compact physically, but has great upper body strength, and I am confident he can adapt quickly to the demands of the Barclays Premier League.

“I think our fans will take to him because he is a really exciting player, who can bring a crowd to their feet.”

Crusat added: “It has been a crazy few days but I am really looking forward to the challenge of playing in the English league now that everything has been done.

“Roberto Martinez has shown great faith in me and I am determined to prove him right. I can’t wait to meet my new team mates and get started.”

Wigan Athletic have taken Chelsea left-back Patrick Van Aanholt on loan for the coming season.

The 21-year-old Dutchman has previously had loan spells with Coventry City, Newcastle United and most recently, Leicester City.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez told his club’s official website: “Patrick is a player with enormous potential. Technically he is very gifted, very comfortable in possession and physically, he uses his intensity to defend very effectively.

“He can play left back or left wing back position and without a doubt he’s got a phenomenal career ahead of him and I hope he can settle in Wigan really quickly and start enjoying his football as a Latics player.

“We rate Patrick really highly and his professionalism and his personal attributes will be a huge asset to us this season.

“Like Tom Cleverley last year, he is a young player who is hungry to learn his trade and I feel both parties can benefit hugely from the move. We are delighted to welcome him on board.”