Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah is reported to be seeking to undergo a long-term deal with the team. In addition, he hopes to get the same signed before October, when the season starts.

Noah has claimed that his agent, Donald Dell, is already in talks over the parameters of a deal with Bulls General Manager Gar Forman. Besides, Noah, 25 has expressed his full confidence in the deal, claiming that the parties can work together in the near future.

The negotiation talks currently in process are deemed to be a vital reason supporting Noah’s decision for not playing under the French National Team this summer during the World Championships to be held in Turkey.

"Of course that's the goal; I'm not really worried about it. I think everything's going to happen with time and at the end of the day, I'm really excited about the upcoming season”, he told ESPNChicago. com after a charity event for his Noah's Arc Foundation in Queens on Friday night.

However, Forman declined to post any comments or divulge anything related to the contract negotiations, claiming it to be against the organization's policy.

Concerning the next season, Noah seems to be happy with all the moves the Bulls have attempted to.