Everton boss David Moyes is upbeat over extending the loan of LA Galaxy captain Landon Donovan. Donovan is due to return to parent club Los Angeles Galaxy, where he recently signed a new contract, to prepare for the new Major League Soccer season later this month.

Moyes has previously stated that any extension to the 10-week loan would be unlikely, but he has now made contact with Galaxy to see if it is possible.

Moyes said: "I am keen to keep Landon and it sounds initially in America that they might say yes.

"I think Landon is keen to stay also so it looks as though all parties are keen.

"But I have not got that confirmed yet, I can't say exactly if that is going to happen. If we can make it happen we will."

But Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said today: "We're not interested. Landon will be back here on 15 March, as we have said all along."