Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing has confirmed an agreement is close over a new deal.

A new contract is in the pipeline and he will need little persuading to sign on the dotted line.

"My agent is speaking to Damien Comolli," he said.

"Any time when the club comes to you and wants to talk to you about a new contract it's an extra bonus for you to go out there and play well."

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