Gerrard: I’m ready for new contract

STEVEN GERRARD has told Liverpool’s chiefs: “It’s in your own hands now” as he prepares to commit the rest of his career to Anfield.

The Liverpool skipper flew out with his teammates to La Manga for a five-day training camp ahead of the Champions League final, admitting he was ready and willing to sign a new deal once it is cleared by the club.

The 26-year-old, who has two years left on his current deal, wants to “sign for the best years of my career” and is hoping the new five-year deal, worth a reported £120,000 a week, can be concluded ahead of next week’s date with AC Milan in Athens.