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 Reid looks set to sign a contract extension at West Ham . West Ham chairman David Gold: 'I am hopeful that Winston will sign for us'
Reid 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 .