EastEnders star Danny Dyer ‘set to sign lucrative new contract with the BBC’ to stay on the soap after winning over fans with his portrayal of loveable landlord Mick Carter

DANNY Dyer is reportedly set to sign a new big money deal with the BBC to keep him on EastEnders.

The actor's contract with the show is set to expire in the next few months, but soap chiefs are set to offer him a new deal to make sure he stays on the show.

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Danny, 39, has proved popular with viewers since he joined the show back in 2013, playing new Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter.

His current contract with EastEnders ends in May, but The Mirror reports BBC bosses are already putting together a new package for him.

The East End tough guy is said to bring in around £400,000 a year for the role, but could be set for a major pay bump.

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A source told the publication: "It’s a little while off, but of course these things are planned a fair way in advance because of the way the show is filmed. Danny is so popular it’s a no-brainer.

"He’s very much in the plan for the show going forwards... Everyone wants it to continue – especially the fans.

“The formal negotiations will be starting soon with the hope to confirm it early next year.”