Jurgen Klopp is pushing the board at Liverpool to offer James Milner a new deal, as the midfielder will be running out of contract this summer.
The 37-year-old midfielder is one of the most versatile players in the Premier League and has been a constant force in the team.
However, the Englishman had signed a one-year extension when his contract ran out last summer.
Moreover, Klopp is said to be a huge admirer of James Milner and is persuading the Liverpool board to grant him another contract extension.
The German boss feels that the 37-year-old’s experience on and off the pitch would be crucial for the squad.
‘James wants to keep playing’: Klopp
Jurgen Klopp has admitted to the media that the Englishman desires to keep playing, according to Football Insider.
“Milly [Milner] wants to keep playing. You can’t judge him normal for his age. He is 37, doesn’t look a day like this when he is in training.
He is an incredibly important player.“
The midfielder arrived in 2015 from Manchester City, on a free transfer. He was one of the first signings made by the German boss.
Since then he has gone on to make 321 appearances, scoring 26 times and registering 46 assists.
Moreover, since arriving, Milner has won the Premier League, Champions League, Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, and an EFL Cup title.
Furthermore, he has made 32 appearances this season in all competitions while assisting twice. His recent appearance was in the Bernabeu against Real Madrid in the CL knockout stage.
However, talks are yet to be opened between the two parties over a contract extension. But Liverpool are optimistic that a deal could be struck quickly once the negotiations begin.
With the Reds out of every possible competition, Klopp’s men are playing to get a spot in the top 4.
Currently, the red half of Merseyside is sitting in the 6th position with 42 points. They are 7 points off the 4th-place Tottenham and have 2 games in hand.
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