Liverpool’s midfield crises could be settled soon – Contract extension close
The good news keeps coming for the Reds as Georginio Wijnaldum edges closer to signing a contract with the Anfield club.
It’s not only when you sign new players that keep the morale of the squad up but also when you tie down important figures in the club to new deals. One deal that Liverpool has struggled to put to bed like Burnley at Anfield when Nick Pope was the equivalent of the Great Wall of China, is the contract renewal of Georginio Wijnaldum.
The always present midfielder has been in a contract dispute since before the January transfer window. He has a year left on his current agreement, with the Reds running the risk of him leaving on a free next summer.
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The Dutchman has been a key component since arriving from Newcastle in 2016, even though he was a player playing out of position after the switch. The player made the middle of the park his own home ground, filling in anywhere and for any of the others who were absent on the day.
Besides the time ticking away on his Anfield stay and the club wanting to make sure they do not lose a world-class midfielder for free, his talent and involvement in the Liverpool game cannot be replaced at the moment. Especially with Liverpool’s restrictions in funding from FGS for possible incomings.
What could be the holdup?
Liverpool has the money to pay Gini a substantial wage. So this clearly cannot be the stopping block. It could be one of two delays, the number of years or the amount of game time up for offer.
Not saying he is not a guaranteed starter but more with others rumoured to come in like Thiago Alcântara, chances will become lesser. In this case, considering his age at 29-years-old, it would be the latter.
The Guardian reported exactly this at the start of last month, June. He wants “assurance” that he will remain a core player for the club but this could and should be all settled soon. The club is now confident they can reach an agreement with him during the coming weeks and before the next campaign kicks off.
Liverpool are still working to extend Georginio Wijnaldum contract - talks on with his agent to find an agreement. Dejan Lovren is going to leave the club and join Zenit St. Petersburg for €12M. No official bid yet for Thiago Alcantara. 🔴 #LFC #Liverpool #transfers
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 24, 2020
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The extended-stay involves a pay rise and another three-four more years at Anfield. This will keep him at the club till 2024 or 2025. It would be a setback to let Wignaldum walk out the doors for free, whether it be at Kirkby or the Melwood training grounds.
This business must alos be wrapped up way ahead of the new Premier League term, as it’s going to be a long and challenging league run.