Motherwell manager Jim Gannon has confirmed the club are keen to extend goalkeeper John Ruddy's stay until the end of the season.

The on-loan Everton shot-stopper has proved a fine addition for the Fir Park outfit with a number of impressive performances.

However, Ruddy is only due to stay at Motherwell until the New Year, something the SPL club are keen to rectify.

Former Stockport boss Gannon is looking to retain the keeper's services and has confirmed he will hold talks with David Moyes in the near future.

"We have spoken to John about his wish to stay here but sometimes things are out of our control," explained Gannon. "I am just delighted he has the attitude and the appetite to stay here.

"We would love to have him and he is one of our top priorities because he has added so much to the team. I will chat to Davie in due course and see if it is the best interests of all parties if he was to stay.

"From our and John's point of view, we want to see it to the end of this season.

"Positive feedback is going back to Davie Moyes so he will be delighted with that. Unless something dramatic happens I am sure he will be happy for John to stay here."