West Ham have opened negotiations with goalkeeper Robert Green over a new long-term deal.
The England keeper, 31, was expected to leave West Ham following their relegation from the Premier League last season.
Several clubs, including Aston Villa and West Brom, showed interest but no deal came to fruition and West Ham now hope that Green, who has won 11 international caps, will stay at Upton Park.
Green, who is in the final year of his deal, will be offered a new four-year contract.
West Ham meanwhile, remain interested in striker Nicky Maynard despite Bristol City's insistence he is not for sale and his agent maintaining that any transfer would be to a Premier League club.
West Ham's new striker, John Carew, is unlikely to be involved in Sunday's Championship clash at home to Leeds.
Carew and defender George McCartney, signed on loan from Sunderland, are both nearing full fitness and could make their debuts in next Wednesday's rearranged Carling Cup tie against Aldershot.
