Benitez promises more contract talks

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Gerrard has confirmed he is on the brink of signing a four-year deal believed to be worth £120,000 a week and Benitez has revealed that Jamie Carragher, Xabi Alonso, Luis Garcia, Jose Reina, Steve Finnan and Daniel Agger could soon follow.

Benitez said: "We have been talking to several players, not just Steven. Those talks were suspended ahead of the Chelsea game in the Champions League, but we will start talking again. Nobody has yet agreed a deal, but if we can get them sorted out, as well as some for younger players too, we will do."

The Reds boss added: "I am confident things will be cleared up. We have approached players, let them know we want to do new deals rather than leave them to worry and think, maybe there is a problem."

Gerrard, talking to the club's official website, leaves little doubt that the process is running smoothly, particularly after new co-owner Tom Hicks said in the aftermath of Tuesday's semi-final win over Chelsea: "I cannot see Steven Gerrard playing for another club."

Gerrard says: "Tom Hicks has said he cannot see me playing for another club, and yes, I'm in talks to extend my contract at Liverpool and I've never been happier with my football.

"I'd love nothing better than to get this contract sorted and signed, so I can understand where he's coming from.

"We need to keep all of our big players here so it's very important we get the contracts sorted out so they can be here for a long time."