Brendan Rodgers claims Jordon Ibe will sign a new Liverpool contract before the end of the season.

Reports in Wednesday’s newspapers hinted the Reds youngster was stalling on a new deal – just like teammate Raheem Sterling.

But Rodgers has allayed fears the 19-year-old will be the latest star to depart Anfield, and claims a new contract will be sorted out in the summer.

“There’s nothing new on Jordon’s contract, but it’s close,” he told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show. “He’s very happy here. He sees himself getting an opportunity at Liverpool.

“It will get sorted out by the end of the season. He’s a good kid and takes it all in his stride.”

Ibe is a rare commodity in the game – a player who operates without an agent – and Rodgers admits it’s a breath of fresh air to deal directly with the youngster.

“There are some good agents, who do good work, but it’s refreshing when you can sit down and talk to a young kid and someone else isn’t answering for them.”