Wijnaldum has blossomed into a key player for Jurgen Klopp, starting all but one of Liverpool's Premier League fixtures as the Reds look set to become champions of England for the first time since 1990. Liverpool officials are hopeful the Netherlands international will put pen to paper on a contract extension to run until 2024 or 2025. According to the Guardian, Wijnaldum wanted assurances for Jurgen Klopp and his coaching staff that he would remain a key player before holding talks over a new deal. It is thought that the midfielder's wage demands will not prove a problem for the club. Wijnaldum has made 177 appearances for Liverpool since joining from Newcastle for around £25million in 2016.

Source: Express June 10, 2020 04:30 UTC