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Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez admits that he wants the club to offer Dirk Kuyt and Daniel Agger new contracts.

The duo have 18 months left on their current deals, but has been linked with moves away from the Reds in recent weeks.

“Agger is very close and he is talking with the club,” said Benitez.

“There is no news yet with Kuyt but he is another player that I would like to get done as soon as possible. They have to be done before the New Year.

“In each team you need people with quality, that work hard and with a good character.

“I want to do it as soon as possible because it is better for them and better for the club.”

Dutch star Kuyt insists he wants to stay at the club.

“I’m really happy here and I want to stay, but so far there has been no talk of a new contract,” said Kuyt. “Hopefully that will come in the next few months.”

[Source: Liverpool Daily Post]

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