AFC Wimbledon are close to agreeing a permanent deal for West Ham defender Callum McNaughton.
The 20-year-old centre-back has made 16 appearances for the Dons since joining on loan back in September.
But McNaughton has returned to Upton Park after his spell at Kingsmeadow expired this week.
However, Dons boss Terry Brown is in talks with the Hammers over a permanent move for the youngster.
He said: “We're in discussions with West Ham at the moment.
“I see Callum having a long-term future with us. He's in the first team now at 20, and I can only see him getting better.”
The 20-year-old centre-back has made 16 appearances for the Dons since joining on loan back in September.
But McNaughton has returned to Upton Park after his spell at Kingsmeadow expired this week.
However, Dons boss Terry Brown is in talks with the Hammers over a permanent move for the youngster.
He said: “We're in discussions with West Ham at the moment.
“I see Callum having a long-term future with us. He's in the first team now at 20, and I can only see him getting better.”