Danny Gabbidon is in talks with West Ham over signing a new contract at the relegated club.
The 31-year-old Wales international was out of contract at the end of the season but is set to be retained as the Hammers attempt to come back up from the Championship at the first attempt.
American Jonathan Spector is another player that owners David Gold and David Sullivan want to keep at Upton Park.
He scored twice in the 4-0 Carling Cup win over Manchester United and his versatility - he was playing in midfield that night - is seen as vital for the new campaign. West Ham are yet to appoint a new manager after sacking Avram Grant but the new boss will have to do without Kieron Dyer and Matthew Upson, who will not be offered new deals.
West Ham are hoping to appoint a new manager by the end of the month with Cardiff's Dave Jones now a serious contender for the position after Alex McLeish said he was staying at Birmingham.
Another target, Paul Lambert, who won the LMA Championship manager of the year last night, has indicated that he will commit his future to Norwich.
