KEY FORWARD Lachlan Hansen is poised to ignore interest from several opposition clubs and re-sign with North Melbourne, Roos football chief Donald McDonald says.

In a live chat on North's website on Tuesday, McDonald said North and Hansen were close to agreeing to terms on a new contract.  

"Lachie's keen to stay, which is great, and I went [and] saw him on Sunday with his partner Prue," McDonald said.

"It's just a case of finalising the negotiations and hopefully we will be in a position to announce something shorty."

Hansen, 24, came out of contract at the end of the 2012 season and was reportedly dissatisfied with North's initial contract offer.

Reports suggested Greater Western Sydney and Fremantle were among the clubs to express an interest in recruiting the 2006 No. 3 NAB AFL Draft pick during this month's Gillette AFL Trade Period.

Hansen's future at North had seemed clouded earlier this year when injury and a VFL suspension kept him out of the senior team until round 13.

However, Hansen quickly demonstrated his value to the Roos on his return, forming a highly effective forward-line combination with fellow talls Drew Petrie and Robbie Tarrant.

The trio's height regularly stretched opposition defences, while their run ensured they could also apply good defensive pressure.

In 12 games together, they averaged a combined 6.3 goals and 14.3 marks a game, with Hansen contributing an accurate 20.4.

Hansen has played 79 games for North and kicked 69 goals.

Nick Bowen covers North Melbourne news for AFL.com.au. Follow him on Twitter: @AFL_Nick