Hammers co chairman hint at more deal to come after payer pen a new deal

The French midfielder is the latest in a clutch of players to signal their intent to remain with West Ham and Sullivan has hinted further contract renewals are on the agenda. "Today’s news means Mark Noble, Winston Reid, Diafra Sakho, Aaron Cresswell, James Tomkins, Adrian, James Collins and now Dimi have all signed new long-term contracts in the past year – all confirmation that we want to keep our best players here for as long as possible", he wrote on his blog on the club website In line with our policy, a few other key players might be similarly rewarded in the next six months, so keep an eye on whufc.com and our social media channels for the big announcements!" Sullivan added. Payet only joined West Ham last summer, but has quickly established himself as a key man at Upton Park. At present West Ham are in the midst of an impressive season and sit in sixth spot in the Premier League, just two points behind fifth placed Manchester United. The Hammers are hopeful of securing European football in what will be their first season in the Olympic Stadium, next term.