West Ham are set to open talks with Aaron Cresswell over a second new contract in the space of a year to safeguard against approaches from Liverpool and Manchester City.

The left-back signed an improved five-year deal last June when City were interested in a move and Sportsmail understands co-owner David Sullivan is poised to start negotiations on fresh terms this summer.

The 26-year-old has become an essential part of Slaven Bilic’s side having started and finished every West Ham league game bar one in the past two seasons.

West Ham are set to offer Aaron Cresswell (right) his second new deal in the space of a year

The Hammers defender has been attracting interest from Manchester City and Liverpool

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Bilic is a huge fan of the former Liverpool trainee and described him as 'almost a complete player' with no desire to leave when outside interest from Liverpool surfaced earlier in the season.

While that affinity to West Ham is not understood to be in any doubt, Liverpool are known to be considering a summer move for the player, who grew up supporting the Anfield club and played in their junior ranks until he was released at 14.

Sullivan is also believed to be keen to tie Michail Antonio and Darren Randolph to new deals.

Antonio, 26, has three more years on his contract but is expected to be handed a pay rise after becoming a key part of the side after Christmas.

After serving as understudy to Adrian this season, Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Randolph will be offered new terms.