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LIVERPOOL FC have opened talks with captain Steven Gerrard over a new contract.

The Reds midfielder, whose current deal expires at the end of next season, expects to pen an extension over the coming months.

“They want me to extend, I want to extend, so it’s just a matter of time really,” Gerrard said.

“How long for I’m not too sure yet. That’s under discussion at the moment. But it will get sorted one way or another in the summer.”

Boss Brendan Rodgers added: “Stevie and I went out for something to eat a couple of weeks back and had a good chat about plans and whatnot.

“I have been ever so pleased with Stevie this year. For me as a manager, to have a captain like that has been brilliant. He’s certainly one I would envisage to be here for a good few years yet.”