Lancashire are in talks to extend James Anderson's playing career with the county to a 24th season.
Anderson, the most prolific fast bowler in Test history and England's leading wicket-taker, has not played since retiring from the national team last July.
He has since worked with England as a bowling consultant, but the 42-year-old has expressed his desire to continue playing.
The PA news agency understands that Lancashire has held talks with Anderson about extending his stay at the county and that more are planned in the coming weeks.
Anderson played his 188th and final Test against the West Indies at Lord's last summer, ending an incredible England career with 704 Test wickets at 26.45.
Anderson retired from international duty at Lord's last summer with 704 Test wickets to his name
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Anderson discussed his new role in the England coaching set-up following his retirement from international cricket
He contemplated a foray into franchise cricket, exposing himself to the IPL auction in November where he went unsold.
Anderson made his first-class debut for Lancashire in 2002 and helped them win the county championship in 2011.
Lancashire were relegated from the first tier of the County Championship last season and will be playing second division cricket in the summer.
Anderson returned figures of 7-35 in his solitary appearance for Lancashire in 2024, against Nottinghamshire at Southport in June.
He has not played any white ball cricket since 2019 and his last T20 match was in 2014.
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See the four wickets Anderson took in his last Test match for England against West Indies at Lord's
There is still no agreement for Anderson to continue in England next summer, although he has been working with the England and Wales Cricket Board this winter.
England begin their Test summer against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on May 22 before embarking on a five-Test series with India.