Liverpool: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has expressed his desire to extend Steven Gerrard’s contract as soon as possible to ward off potential suitors for the inspirational Reds captain.
The 32-year-old captain, who has 18 months left on his current deal, capped a dynamic performance with a clinical goal in Liverpool’s 4-0 home win over Fulham at the weekend.
Rodgers, who took over from Kenny Dalglish, asserted that Gerrard remained a pivotal part of his plans at Anfield.
“I don’t think there’s any question (we want to extend his contract,” Rodgers told Liverpool’s official website (www.liverpoolfc.com).
“It’s vital. Steven has a real hunger to succeed. He’s 32 years of age but he’s still got so much left,” he said. REUTERS
