Reds Making Moves

Reports have surfaced recently that will please every Liverpool supporter worldwide—and it has to do with their beloved captain.

Brendan Rodgers is ready to offer Steven Gerrard a contract extension that will make sure he ends his football career as a Red--not that there was any doubt. Gerrard's current deal expires in 18 months—expiring at the end of the 2013-14 season—and the news of a new deal is obviously a big hit around Anfield.

Sure, Gerrard might have lost a step and not contributed as much in the goal department for Liverpool in recent years, but, his experience on the field and in the dressing room is extremely important to the club—especially with a new crop of talent now taking their initial steps into the first team, Gerrard's presence and guidance in nurturing their development is seen as a high priority by Rodgers.

Liverpool have also acted quickly in the transfer market--despite the window not opening for another week—Rodgers has potentially added to his depleted forward line by agreeing personal terms with Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge and a transfer fee of around £12 million.

Obviously, nothing can be officially confirmed until the transfer window opens, but the deal is expected. Sturridge has already undergone a medical and is poised to become Rodgers' first signing of 2013. 

Hopefully for Liverpool, the English striker can rediscover his form, having been used mainly as a spectator on the bench since the arrival of Fernando Torres two years ago. His playing time has dwindled significantly with the additions of Victor Moses, Eden Hazard and Oscar as well, with Chelsea's preference of playing with a lone striker.