Leeds United have opened discussions over a new contract for Adam Forshaw despite the club announcing that he is to be released.
The 31-year old midfielder was one of four players listed as exiting Leeds on Monday along with goalkeepers Joel Robles and Will Brook, plus winger Stuart McKinstry.
The club also added that Robles, who has interest from Everton, and Forshaw would be invited back for pre-season training in July.
However, Mail Sport understands that talks to extend Forshaw's stay have already begun.
Forshaw finished the season strongly under former manager Sam Allardyce who recommended to the board that they should keep the Liverpool-born player who has been at Elland Road for six years.