SAM PARKIN knows he will be a 'wanted man' this summer.

But the striker is more than happy that it will take a king's ransom for anyone to prise him away from the County Ground.

The good news for the Town faithful is that after a sunshine break to recharge the batteries, Parkin will return to Swindon in a mood to discuss an extension to his existing contract.

The 22-year-old has refused to let his new-found fame intoxicate him and 'Super Sam' will not become Big Time Charlie' next season.

He said: "The manager has said he is not prepared to let me go for say £200,000 and I'm very happy to hear that.

"Big money has been talked about and if the club received an offer that would make a huge difference to the finances here, then I suppose they'd have to listen.

"But from my point of view, I'm really happy here, looking forward to the second year of my deal and hopefully extending things beyond that."

Parkin accepts that his goals have attracted interest from other clubs this season but he acknowledges that the same clubs were not prepared to take a gamble on him during the darker times.

He said: "Andy King had followed my fortunes for some time, sat me down and told me that I was going to be a part of his plans at this football club.

"It makes such a difference when you pull on a shirt for someone you know has faith in your ability."

The former Chelsea man was due

back at the club today to pick up his 'golden' boots and say goodbye to club officials for the summer.

The striker was also picking up his six player-of-the-year trophies, but a seventh is on its way to the Parkin home in the post.

The youngster finished just behind Cardiff City's Robert Earnshaw in the PFA Division Two player-of-the-year stakes.

He said: "I was hoping to be included in the PFA team of the year but to finish second to Earnshaw in this award is pretty pleasing."

Town's reserves were hosting local rivals Oxford United at the County Ground this afternoon in the Avon Insurance Combination (2pm). A number of triallists were set to be included in the Town side.