Klopp is a big fan of Milner, who is likely to be offered a new short-term contract

James Milner and Joël Matip will be among the latest players to be offered contract extensions as Liverpool look to keep the squad that has reached successive Champions League finals together. The duo have 12 months left on their deals and will be given the opportunity to sign new terms as a reward for their displays this season.

At 33, Milner is likely to be offered a short-term deal but Jürgen Klopp, the manager, has spoken in glowing terms about the midfielder’s influence. Matip has also performed impressively during the second half of the season at the heart of Liverpool’s defence alongside Virgil van Dijk.

By agreeing new long-term deals with a host of players over the past 12 months, Liverpool have committed to spend