West Ham defender Lucas Neill is wanted by Greek side Olympiakos.
The Australia captain, 31, is out of contract in the summer and West Ham want to extend his deal. But Neill is on around £65,000 a week and the Upton Park club would like him to take a cut.
Everton had shown interest, with his close friend Tim Cahill in their ranks, but his wages were too big for them also and Neill looks likely to head abroad.
West Ham United defender Lucas Neill is the subject of some interest from Greek giants Olympiakos, according to News of the World.
The Greek side are looking to strengthen their squad in preparation for Champions League football next year and it is believed that Neill is a target.
The former Blackburn Rovers player is out of contract at Upton Park at the end of the season, and may want to consider his options.
The Hammers failed to gain European football for next season, after missing out on a Europa League spot following their 3-1 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park yesterday.
Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola is keen to extend the Australia international's stay with the club, but Neill is reportedly unwilling to take a cut on his £60,000-a-week contract.
Olympiakos could match this offer, and the 31-year-old may also be tempted by the prospect of Champions League football next season with the Greek side.
Neill nearly moved to Liverpool rather than West Ham, but eventually chose a move to Upton Park because of the massive wages the Hammers were offering.
The Australian has been with the Hammers since moving from Ewood Park, two years ago, and has since made 76 Premier League appearances, as well as becoming club captain.
I highly doubt Neil will make a difference to a Olympiakos team that wants to do well in Europe, Becuase we all know (except for the Gavroi) that no matter what they do the refs cant help them out in Europe.
Why are people always giving this guy crap, he is a professional footballer who makes his leaving playing the game, he is, like every other footballer in the game for a limited amount of time and is looking after his future by trying to secure a decent pay packet, just like almost every other player out there... Good luck to him wherever he ends up...
