West Ham co-owner David Sullivan wants Barcelona loanee Alex Song to stay at the club next season.

"I can assure you we have not given up on Alex Song yet," said Sullivan.

"Before Christmas Alex was outstanding and if we believe we can get him back to that sort of form and maybe with a new manager we can, we would very much like Alex to come.

"We are very thin on the ground with midfielders. You get injuries and you need back-up."