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Daniel Agger is finally set to put pen to paper on a brand new deal that will secure his long-term Liverpool future.

The classy defender has been involved in lengthy talks to keep him at Anfield for what should be the prime of his career, and negotiations are all but concluded on a new four-year contract worth around £75,000 a week.

Agger, 27, could even sign before Thursday night's Europa League home match against Udinese - but he is unlikely to be risked in the group game, after picking up a knee problem against Manchester United.

Manager Brendan Rodgers admitted of the regularly fitness-challenged Dane: "We know his history, and we have to manage his appearances."

Agger was a summer target for Manchester City, but left nobody in any doubt over where he wanted to be when he subsequently got YNWA - for Liverpool's You'll Never Walk Alone motto - tattooed across his knuckles.

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Rodgers though, is likely to use some of his other big names as he targets a victory that will give Liverpool command of their group - and that could mean Luis Suarez making a rare Europa League start.

"We know how important the home games are in this competition, and that means Suarez and Steven Gerrard will come back into contention," Rodgers revealed.

* KOP kid Suso could also sign a new contract by the end of the week.

The 18-year-old Spanish midfielder has less than a year to run on his current deal.

With Real Madrid showing interest, Liverpool are keen to tie him down on a five-year deal.