According to 90Min, Georginio Wijnaldum has now told Liverpool that he does want to stay at Anfield amid fears over his contract.
Reports emerged earlier this week suggesting that Wijnaldum would be making a decision on his future within a matter of days.
It’s now suggested that Wijnaldum has told Liverpool he wants to stay rather than move on, but wants a contract that recognises his importance.
Wijnaldum is out of contract at the end of the season, and with the January transfer window now open, he can sign a pre-contract agreement elsewhere.
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman wants to reunite at the Camp Nou having worked together with the Netherlands, whilst this report suggests that Chelsea and even Manchester City may move for him if his contract runs down.
Wijnaldum wants a big deal to truly demonstrate how important he is at Anfield, but the Fenway Sports Group aren’t convinced about giving him a long-term deal.
The midfielder is 30, and there is seemingly real fear that he will begin to decline soon, so giving him a bumper new deal will see the Reds lumbered with a big contract for years.
Jurgen Klopp wants Wijnaldum to stay, Wijnaldum himself wants to stay, it’s now all down to FSG to come up with a deal that prevents the former Newcastle United man from potentially joining Barcelona or City.
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