Leeds forward Harry Kewell is set to commit his future to the Premiership strugglers in the next few weeks, his agent said today.
The Australian international is out of contract at the end of next season and has been linked with a move away from Elland Road.
But Kewell's agent Bernie Mandic has said talks have already started about a new deal - and has given Leeds fans hope that the 24-year-old will not be the next high profile departure.
Rio Ferdinand started the exodus with a £30 million move to Manchester United, and he was followed through the Elland Road door by Robbie Keane, Lee Bowyer, Olivier Dacourt, Robbie Fowler and Jonathan Woodgate.
But Mandic told the BBC: "We're in the process of discussing the future, things are going well and we'll have something sorted within the next few weeks.
"He's always been quite happy in the environment he is in. Since (chairman) Peter Ridsdale has been there Harry has had his contract upgraded three times.
"The way things stand Harry's future will be resolved in the not-too-distant future."
Despite the problems at Elland Road, Mandic said Kewell saw a bright future for the club.