Liverpool Roundup: New Contract For Sterling, Shaqiri Blow, Origi Recall

The latest news and rumours for the Reds.

The latest news, rumours and transfer for gossip for Liverpool.

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Sterling Expected To Sign For Five More Years

Raheem Sterling is set to hand Liverpool a major morale boost following Steven Gerrard’s exit announcement by signing a new five year contract to keep him at the club until 2020.

There was some dispute between Sterling and Liverpool over the pacey forward’s wage late last year but the Daily Telegraph reports the two side have now agreed to a potential deal.

Shaqiri Set To Snub Reds

Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri will turn down a touted move to Anfield in favour of Serie A side Inter Milan.

The winger, who has just one goal in the Bundesliga this season, will join other new recruit Lukas Podolski at the Italian club next week according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

Gerrard Heading Stateside

Steven Gerrard has revealed he will be heading to the USA when his Liverpool contract comes to an end with reports linking him to MLS side LA Galaxy.

The Daily Mirror cites news sources in American who claim the Anfield captain will sign a 18 month, £3.9 million deal with David Beckham’s former side.

Liverpool prepared to pull the plug on Origi-Lille loan.

Reports in France suggest Brendan Rodgers is considering paying €4 million to recall Divock Origi from his 12 month loan at Lille.

The Reds bought the Belgian forward last season from the French outfit and immediately loaned him back to the Ligue 1 side but L’Equipe now claim Rodgers wants Origi back at Anfield as soon as possible to bolster Liverpool’s faltering attack.

Fiorentina keeper Neto puts Reds on alert.

Brazilian goalkeeper Neto has handed Liverpool a potential transfer boost by confirming he will not be renewing his contract at Serie A side Fiorentina.

The Daily Mirror reports Neto’s contract expires at the end of this season and the Florence club could be prepared to cash in on him this January with Liverpool said to be interested.