James Milner says he is in the dark as to whether Liverpool want him to stay beyond this season as he awaits contract talks.

The 33-year-old midfielder says he and his representatives spoke to the club at the end of last season expressing a desire to extend his Anfield stay. Milner’s deal has one year left to run, at which point he will be available on a Bosman deal.

“As it stands, last year we spoke to the club and asked them if they wanted to do something and they said not at that time,” explained Milner.

“We haven’t heard anything since, so that’s where we are at.

“All I can do is concentrate on my football and do what I can. But in terms of where I am with my contract, that’s what has happened up until now and I haven’t heard anything from the club.”

Manager Jurgen Klopp has been lavish in his praise of the 33-year-old.

“Millie looks again in the pre-season like (he’s in) in his early 20s; but he isn’t, he knows that, and we try to respect that,” said Klopp.