Liverpool are lining up a new one-year contract for veteran defender Sami Hyypia while also discussing a new deal for striker Peter Crouch. 35 in October, Hyypia sees his current deal expire in the summer and there has been reported interest from Newcastle and Fulham. Hyypia has publicly stated that he wished to complete 10 years at the club next term and sources have confirmed that his wish will be granted.
Hyypia was not expected to figure regularly this season with the emergence of Daniel Agger as a defensive partner for Jamie Carragher. But the Danish youngster has been out for five months with a metatarsal injury and only made his comeback in the reserves this week, meaning Hyypia has made 33 appearances this term.
The move to tie-up Crouch on a new deal may prove more difficult than the club are prepared to admit, although the England striker has said he wants to stay at Anfield. Crouch's situation is complicated as he in the last 18 months of his current deal. He will have to accept that he is third-choice at best and that he will be used very much in the way he has been this season, mainly from the bench.
Portsmouth and Manchester City have been trailing him, and he would certainly get more games at another club.
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