STEVEN GERRARD has confirmed he is holding talks to keep him at Anfield for years.SunSport revealed yesterday how Liverpool planned to announce details of an extended £120,000-a-week deal on the eve of their Champions League final clash with Milan.
That would mean the Reds skipper would become the highest paid English player in the Premiership — raking in £6million a year.
And last night Gerrard, 26, confirmed he wants a long-term stay at Anfield.
He said: “I’m in talks to extend my contract.
“I’ve never been happier with my football. I’d love nothing better than to get it sorted and sign.
“We need to keep all our big players here so it’s very important we get the contracts sorted out so they can be here for a long time.”
Boss Rafa Benitez has opened talks with several other stars.
Jamie Carragher, Xabi Alonso, Pepe Reina and Steve Finnan are all set for new deals.
Benitez said: “If we can do things before the final it would be perfect. If not then it’s no problem.
“We’ve already had talks but couldn’t finish them before the Chelsea game, so decided to wait.
“Right now we must focus on the final but if it’s possible to do things earlier, then we will.”
By:PHIL THOMAS
Date:05 May 2007
Credit:www.thesun.co.uk
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