SCOTT Parker said he has had “no dialogue” with Cherries owner Maxim Demin following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but insisted: “I have had nothing but full support from Maxim since I have been here.”

The Cherries boss was speaking after Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich on Wednesday put the London club up for sale, amid the conflict.

The Daily Echo understands Russia-born businessman Demin however would be unaffected by any government sanctions due to the war, as he is a UK citizen.

In a statement released by Demin in July 2020, following Cherries’ relegation from the Premier League, Demin said: “I am committed to taking this club back to the Premier League as soon as possible, to a level I believe we belong at.”

Cherries strengthened heavily during the January transfer window, with as many as seven incomings to the club in a bid to boost their chances of Premier League promotion.

Put to him that signalled Demin’s full backing, Parker replied: “I think so, yeah. I think that probably says a lot.

“A lot of players came in, in January. I have had nothing but full support from Maxim since I have been here.

“He has been fantastic, along with Richard (Hughes), along with Neill (Blake). All the guys in that position have been fantastic really.”

Businessman Demin's AFCB Enterprises Ltd secured 100 per cent ownership of Cherries in 2019, having initially purchased a 50 per cent share in 2011.

Asked on Thursday whether he had any reassurance from Cherries’ owner about the club’s future, Parker replied: “No. No, I have had no dialogue whatsoever. I have had no dialogue before the past two weeks in that sense.

“My day-to-day dialogue is with Richard Hughes – that’s where we are. I don’t see like I need some either.

“We are where we are and (my) main focus is the football team, that’s my job. That’s where it is.”

He added: “My understanding is Maxim is a UK citizen holder, so I have no worries about that.

“I’ll be honest with you. I wouldn’t worry about it anyway. I don’t know – we live in a world like we are seeing currently, which is very unpredictable, scary at times.

“I can’t control what could happen or the what-ifs.

“My job is here. I have been brought here to try to get this team promoted. My job solely is on the pitch, delivering a performance for my players and getting us where we need to get to.

“All the rest are really what-ifs and out of my control.”

Cherries make the trip to Preston North End in the Championship on Saturday (3pm).