Neill eyes new deal

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Lucas Neill has reiterated his desire to earn a new contract at West Ham.

The Hammers' long-term future appears anything but secure given the off-field difficulties that chairman Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson has encountered.

West Ham are insistent that the club are on a sound-footing, although talk of new contracts is unlikely to be at the top of their current agenda.

But Neill - widely acknowledged as one of the club's biggest earners - is looking to extend his deal which expires next summer.

"My contract runs out next summer and I am open to them giving me a few more years at the club," Neill said.

"If it doesn't work out, so be it, but I'd love a long-term commitment."