Reports: Liverpool offer Gerrard new 1-year deal but captain wants 2-year extension

Liverpool have offered Steven Gerrard a new one year rolling contract deal, on the provision of a pay-cut, according to reports on Sunday night.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 29, 2014: Liverpool's substitute captain Steven Gerrard in action against Stoke City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The Daily Mirror say Gerrard, who celebrated exactly 16 years since his Liverpool debut yesterday, is yet to respond to the club’s offer.

The newspaper reports:

Sources close to the player suggested on Sunday night that he is in no rush to sign a new deal, with a guarantee of a one-year rolling contract on the table.

Gerrard’s current deal expires at the end of the season, with his future at Anfield coming under increased speculation recently.

The former England midfielder was rested from the starting line-up of Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Stoke City on Saturday after two matches in the previous seven days.

He came on for Lucas Leiva in the 75th minute, before Glen Johnson scored an 85th minute winner.

[poll id=”287″]

Brendan Rodgers confirmed the reports on Monday, saying: “He’s been a offered contract here and should be given time to consider it. It’s not about money.”

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 29, 2014: Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard comes on to replace Lucas Leiva against Stoke City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

After reports of a fall-out with manager Brendan Rodgers in Sunday morning’s tabloids, the 34-year-old moved to rubbish the claims.

What next for Gerrard and Liverpool? Let us know your thoughts on the prospect of a contract extension for the Reds’ skipper in the comments below. For general Liverpool FC discussion, head to our forums.