Spanish publication El Correo explains is still a possibility that Roberto could continue at Alavés beyond July.
The club’s sports director, Sergio Fernández, ‘has already left a door open for his continuity’ with the Spanish La Liga side.
West Ham continues to pay 75% of Roberto’s £30,000 per week wages and it is thought this arrangement would need to continue for another season loan deal to be concluded.
With no future at West Ham and no likely offers for the goalkeeper, this summer the Hammers are likely to cut their losses and decide a 25% saving on his wages is better than nothing. Roberto joined West Ham on a free transfer from Espanyol a year ago tomorrow.