Firmino has been in fine form this season, scoring 27 goals

Liverpool are confident more of their star names will follow Roberto Firmino’s lead in committing his future to the club as Jürgen Klopp looks to keep the nucleus of his squad intact.

Deals are in the pipeline for Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, as well as the likes of Ragnar Klavan and Alberto Moreno, but Firmino’s new five-year contract has been hailed an a “very important” step by Klopp.

The Brazilian forward has been a revelation this season, scoring 27 goals and registering 16 assists while underpinning that creative streak with a work ethic which is central to Liverpool’s entire approach.

Liverpool are also working on deals for Salah and Mané MARTIN RICKETT/EMPICS SPORT

Firmino heads to Rome today for tomorrow’s Champions League semi-final, second leg, with Roma having signed a £180,000-a-week deal, plus incentive-based bonuses, which now