The former England footballer, 63, will have hosted MOTD for 25 years.
But an 18-month contract extension would see him anchor the Beeb's FA Cup coverage for the 2025-26 season and the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
The rumoured departure of the BBC's highest-paid presenter follows two months of speculation and several years of controversy.
He will accept a significant pay cut to continue working for the broadcaster after MOTD, it was said.
Last night a source at the corporation told The Sun: "Gary absolutely adores Match of the Day and has been incredibly happy at the BBC.
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