Newcastle United boss Joe Kinnear is confident three of his off contract players will re-sign.
Kinnear has promised Shola Ameobi a good deal after the player turned round his Toon career since the manager's appointment in September.
And Kinnear hinted that Nicky Butt and Steve Harper will also commit their futures to the black- and-white cause.
He told the Evening Chronicle: "Shola was one who I'd say loves Newcastle, and would want to sign, so we'll look after him.
"Harps is the same, as is Nicky Butt, who I thought was outstanding with Danny Guthrie yesterday."