West Ham chairman David Gold is 'hopeful ' Winston Reid will snub Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal by signing a new contract . The New Zealand central defender is out of contract this summer and had looked set for a move to Tottenham on a £60,000-a-week deal while Arsenal also showed an interest . Talks between West Ham and Reid have led to a contract offer and , with the club sitting ninth in the Barclays Premier League , the 26-year-old is close to agreeing to stay . Winston Reid looks set to sign a new deal at West Ham after being linked with a move away in the summer . Reid was linked with a move at the end of the season to either Tottenham Hotspur or Arsenal . Reid has been at West Ham since 2010 after joining from Danish club FC Midtjylland . In reply to a question on Twitter about whether Reid will stay , Gold replied : ' I am hopeful that Winston will sign for us . ' It would reflect another step forward for West Ham as they look to qualify for Europe this season , despite losing 3-1 against Crystal Palace at home on Saturday . Sam Allardyce 's team welcome Chelsea to Upton Park on Wednesday night where defender Reid is likely to have his hands full against the Premier League 's leaders . Reid joined West Ham from Danish club FC Midtjylland in 2010 and has been an impressive performer at the heart of their defence since his arrival , playing a key role this season . West Ham chairman David Gold ( right ) is hopeful Reid will sign a new contract with the Premier League club . West Ham chairman Gold replied to a question on Twitter about whether Reid will stay at Upton Park .
Winston David Gold looks set to sign a contract extension at West Ham . West Ham chairman Reid : ' I am hopeful that Winston will sign for us ' David Gold is out of contract this summer and had been linked with other clubs . Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal were among those interested . The New Zealand defender has been at Upton Park since 2010 .