JAMIE CARRAGHER hopes to put pen to paper on a new Liverpool contract within a fortnight – then push himself to within touching distance of legendary Liverpool long-player Ian Callaghan.

IN an era dominated by multi-millionaire average players and shameless mercenaries, the notion of the testimonial seems as old hat as short shorts and inflatable bananas.

FORMER Reds boss Gerard Houllier has paid tribute to Jamie Carragher ahead of his testimonial match this weekend.

LUCAS LEIVA admits he may be forced to consider a move away from Liverpool as speculation increases over his Anfield future.

ROY HODGSON is ready to play hardball with former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez after declaring Dirk Kuyt is not for sale and Javier Mascherano won’t be allowed to leave on the cheap.

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard insists renewed confidence at Anfield will not be damaged by Arsenal’s fortuitous last-gasp equaliser in their Premier League opener.

JAMIE CARRAGHER refused to point the finger at Pepe Reina after the goalkeeper’s last-gasp howler denied Roy Hodgson a winning start to life in the Premier League as Liverpool manager.

JAMIE CARRAGHER has said it will “take two minutes” for him to sign a new contract at Liverpool.

CHRISTIAN POULSEN’S move to Anfield has hit a stumbling block with Liverpool unable to afford his arrival until Javier Mascherano departs.

LIVERPOOL FC striker Fernando Torres flagged down a Merseyside Police car after being pursued by a press photographer, it emerged today.