’Pool expect their stars to sign soon

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez expects not only Steven Gerrard to sign a new contract in the next few weeks but also a clutch of big-name Anfield stars.

Gerrard confirmed yesterday that he is on the brink of signing a four-year deal believed to be worth £120,000 (€176,000) a week.

And Benitez, ahead of today’s trip to Fulham, revealed that Jamie Carragher, Xabi Alonso, Luis Garcia, Jose Reina, Steve Finnan and Daniel Agger could soon follow.