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Carragher seeks talks on Liverpool future

Soccer: Liverpool veteran Jamie Carragher admits he is unsure whether he will still be at Anfield next season.

Tue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00

Soccer:Liverpool veteran Jamie Carragher admits he is unsure whether he will still be at Anfield next season.

Carragher, 35 later this month and out of contract in the summer, has revealed it has been a disappointing season for him personally under Brendan Rodgers after making only his second Premier League start of the season in the 5-0 win over Norwich.

"The manager has been great with me. He has tried to keep me involved. But listen, I want to start. I'm no different to any other player," said Carragher, quoted in the Daily Mirror. "It was only my second start in the league this season, which is disappointing from my point of view, but I said I wouldn't complain and I'm just trying to get more starts and be involved between now and the end of the season.

"I've played a lot in Europe, the FA Cup and League Cup, but the Premier League is the most important thing for the club and the players. We all want to play in that, and I'm no different. I won't lie, it's been a difficult season for me in terms of starting games.

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"I'll chat to the manager at the end of the season. I'm open-minded and I'm sure the club are. It's not about what I'm going to do, that's something we can sort out one way or another. It's up to the manager and the club to make a decision about a new contract. It's down to them. I'm pleased I got a game at the weekend and I'll hope to get a few more games now.

"I played in the FA Cup, missed the United game but played against Norwich. The manager has kept me involved, but the Premier League is the most important thing."

Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign defender Massadio Haidara from Ligue 1 club Nancy.

The 20-year-old full back has made 17 appearances in Ligue 1 this season and will head to the north east for a medical.

"After 46 games and two-and-a-half years in the Nancy shirt, Massadio Haidara is leaving his former club for Newcastle United, currently 16th in the Premier League," a statement on the club's website read. "The two clubs have reached an agreement and will finalise the transfer on Tuesday."