Republic of Ireland defender Steve Finnan is keen to sign a new contract at Liverpool after next week's Champions League final.

The right back is one of five players manager Rafael Benitez has offered new deals to.

"I'm very happy here and want to stay here as long as I can," Finnan told reporters.

"Hopefully I can finish my career here and we can sort out a contract. First things first, we have got to get the final out of the way and then we will see what happens.

"But there is no doubt that I want to stay here. The club has come on a lot in the past three years."

Liverpool, who play AC Milan in the Champions League final in Athens on Wednesday, have reportedly been interested in signing a new right back for the past two seasons but Finnan is happy to have competition for his place.

"We are linked with players a lot and not just in my position," he added.

"With the takeover and the club now having money, I'm sure we will be linked with someone like Daniel Alves (of Sevilla) again.

"All you can do is concentrate on your own job and do the best that you can."