Liverpool in contract talks with Joel Matip, James Milner?

Liverpool have reportedly moved to secure the services of Joel Matip and James Milner past the end of this season.

Both players have featured on a regular basis under Jurgen Klopp, with Matip making 103 outings since July 2016 and Milner playing 181 times having spent a year longer at Anfield.

However, the duo have less than a year remaining on their respective contracts, putting Liverpool in a position where they must make a decision on their futures.

According to The Athletic, it has resulted in the Champions League winners expressing a desire to keep the pair on Merseyside until at least 2021.

While retaining Matip at the club should be a formality, the report hints that compromises may have to be reached with both parties in order for Milner to stay at Liverpool given his £120,000-per-week wage packet.