BOSS Scott Parker outlined his “huge respect” for “constant professional” Emi Marcondes but insisted there was a “decision” to be made regarding the midfielder closer to the transfer window shutting.

A report from Danish media outlet Bold.dk this week claimed Brondby were interested in taking the former Brentford man on loan.

In quotes translated from Danish, the report claimed Marcondes said: “I will not comment on which clubs have approached, but I have had good talks with my manager (Parker) about the road to playing time getting shorter and shorter.

“He is very satisfied with my work effort and my professionalism, and hopefully it won't be long before I fulfil my dream of playing in the Premier League.”

Asked what it was like to have that conversation, and how big a role Marcondes could play for his side this campaign, Parker told the Daily Echo: “Those conversations are those conversations, really.

“Like anything, you move up in levels and the levels of where you're going to is down to the players. Ultimately their talent and their levels - opportunity of course.

“Regarding Emi, big challenge for him, that's clear. Last year, probably didn't play a lot of football at the back end of the season in the Championship. Wasn't really involved in and around it.

“Constant professional, he had a big part to play early on and then just found his way. Found himself out the side, really.

“So, look, a decision probably will be for Emi again this year in that sense.

“And we'll have to make that call when we get closer to that window or between now and then, to see exactly what Emi wants and how that picture may look for him this year.

“But, yeah, ultimately that will be down to him.”

Marcondes is yet to play a minute for Cherries in the Premier League this season, having been an unused substitute against Aston Villa and Manchester City.

He only featured twice during Cherries' Championship run-in since the end of February last campaign.

Put to him whatever happened he would have a lot of respect for the 27-year-old, the Cherries boss replied: “A million per cent, a lot of respect. Huge respect for Emi.

“A constant professional, like you said, through disappointing times for him, not involved or not around the squad.

“His behaviour and the way he handles himself, very consistent and he's very professional in that.

“So, I have a huge amount of respect for Emi first and first and foremost as a guy and the way he handles himself.”