Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is hoping to persuade Steven Taylor to signing a new contract.
The 24-year-old defender’s Toon future is up in air with his current contract set to run out at the end of the campaign, allowing him to leave St James’ Park on a Bosman free transfer in the summer.
But the Magpies are keen to hold on to Taylor, and Pardew has confirmed he has held discussions about a new deal with the former England U21 centre-back.
Pardew said: “I have spoken to Steven Taylor this week. I haven't had an indication that he wants to leave.
“It is far from resolved but I think it is a decision where Steven wants the contract to be right for him.
“He wants a contract that he thinks is fair for his ability and his ability going forward. I think that is fair. That is something I will try and work out when I sit down with him and his agent.
“I will try and get a resolution. I think if he could, he would stay if we can get that right.
“I want him to stay. I want to know what the problem is and can we resolve it. We might not, but I am hoping we can. He is a good player and has been involved in the full England squad.
“You don't want to lose a player of that calibre. My job is to ensure I do everything I can to keep him. If I don't, we have to go and get a replacement of his calibre.”