West Ham are delaying formal contract talks with manager David Moyes and a clutch of key players until they are clear on when supporters can return to the London Stadium.
The club have decided not to finalise any contract extensions until the start of 2021 so they can first assess the financial losses suffered during the Covid-19 crisis.
Sources also claim there are concerns about a potential public backlash if the club hand out new deals during a pandemic that has had crippling economic effects across the country.
There is hope, however, that the return of fans — albeit in a limited capacity — will help the Hammers move forward with securing the futures of key personnel early next year.