GWS superstar Josh Kelly appears increasingly likely to remain a Giant with potential suitors expecting the gun midfielder to extend his contract.

The Giants fended off significant interest from rival clubs - including a nine-year, $10 million offer from North Melbourne - to re-sign Kelly on a two-year deal in 2017.

Staying at the Giants? Josh Kelly. Credit:AAP

A similar bidding frenzy had loomed this year for the 24-year-old, who has stamped himself as one of the game's premier midfielders.

But GWS appear to be in the box seat to retain the Victoria native, who is believed to have indicated through his manager that he wants to stay with the Giants.