**Everton boss David Moyes is hopeful of extending forward Landon Donovan’s stay at the club beyond the completion of his loan spell which ends this month.**Donovan, 28, is due to return to parent club LA Galaxy, where he recently signed a new contract, to prepare for the new Major League Soccer season.
But Moyes has contacted LA Galaxy with a view to extending the 10-week loan.
“I am keen to keep Landon and it sounds initially in America that they might say yes,” said the Scot.
"I think Landon is keen to stay also so it looks as though all parties are keen.
“But I have not got that confirmed yet, I can’t say exactly if that is going to happen. If we can make it happen we will.”
Donovan has impressed in his short time at Goodison Park, which has coincided in an upturn in fortunes for the Toffees, who have moved up into 10th in the Premier League table.
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“It’d be great if he stayed! But his composure in front of goa could be improved. Only bad thing about him I’d say”
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The only low point was a bad miss against Tottenham last weekend, a game Everton went on to lose 2-1.
However, Moyes admits he has some work to do to convince LA Galaxy that, in a World Cup year, Donovan would be best served at Everton.
Galaxy begin their 2010 campaign against New England Revolution on Saturday 27 March.
“In the main he has done a really good job for us,” said Moyes. "It is very rare you can bring in someone in January on loan who can make a real difference to you but Landon has.
"But I think his manager at LA Galaxy would say the best World Cup preparation for him would be to start in their team.
“They will be keen to get him back so we will have to be respectful of their wishes. If we can keep him it would be nice but if not I totally understand it.”