LIVERPOOL are reportedly ready to reward Roberto Firming a bumper new contract in an attempt
to discourage any potential suitors making a move in the summer.
Firmino scored for the third time in a row in Saturday's 4-1 thrashing of West Ham
at Anfield to take his tally for the season to 22 goals in all competitions.
He has also played a pivotal role in Mohamed Salah's blistering start to life on Merseyside
and continues to enjoy good line-up play with Sadio Mane.
Eyebrows were often raised when Jurgen Klopp began using Firmino as Liverpool's leading
attacker as he was often seen as a second striker.
But the Brazil international has proved he is one of Europe's most feared forwards
under Klopp's stewardship for his tenacious effort to close down defenders from the front
as well being a clinical finisher.
And the Daily Mail claim Liverpool are ready to offer him a fresh deal as reward for his
efforts.
It is said the Reds are confident there will not be any hassle in agreeing terms on a new
contract.
Firmino is clearly very popular in the Liverpool dressing room as well, with Trent Alexander-Arnold
giving a glowing report of his team-mate.
"I think he's definitely underrated in terms of the recognition that he gets," Alexander-Arnold
said.
"I think he links the whole team together.
He links the front three together, especially.
"He always plays a part.
If you watch him closely, his drive and enthusiasm to get back and defend as a No 9 is incredible.
"You don't really see that from an all-round No. 9.
It just shows his hunger to win.
I think that's a big part of it.
"He is priceless to us.
He scores goals, he creates chances and he gets assists.
There's not much more you want from a No 9."
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