Johnson began his career at West Ham, but the club have decided against bringing him back

Glen Johnson is searching for a new club after being released by Liverpool

The 23-year-old impressed during his spell at Upton Park last term

West Ham will look to renew the loan deal for Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson next season

West Ham will look to renew right-back Carl Jenkinson's loan deal from Arsenal next season, rather than moving for their former defender Glen Johnson.

The 23-year-old made 36 appearances in all competitions for the Hammers last term, helping them to secure a solid 12th placed finish the Premier League.

He has found first-team opportunities hard to come by at his parent club and could be tempted into another spell at Upton Park.

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West Ham will look to renew the loan deal of Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson (left) for next season

The 23-year-old impressed during his loan spell at Upton Park last term and is popular among the fans

Johnson, meanwhile, who began his career at West Ham, before signing for Chelsea in 2003, has just been released by latest employers Liverpool.

A number of clubs are monitoring his situation, including Besiktas who have already tabled a lucrative two-year contract, worth £2.3million per season in wages.

Johnson made 200 appearances for the Reds and lifted the League Cup with them in 2012.

Since making his debut in 2003, he has gone on to win 54 senior caps for England and made the squads for both the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.

Liverpool have released their right-back Glen Johnson (right) and he is now searching for a new club