West Ham keen to secure Green, Upson to new deals

West Ham United are keen to secure England pair Matthew Upson and Robert Green to new contracts.

The Sunday Mirror says Upson has spoken of his desire to play Champions League football and would jump at the chance to join a top four club.

Both Manchester City and Aston Villa are interested, while West Ham are hoping to open contract negotiations in the next few months.

Club chief executive Scott Duxbury has stated he hopes to agree a new deal with Upson, while the club are also looking to extend Robert Green's stay in east London.