article_snippet.sent: The club's vice-captain had 14 months remaining on The club's vice-captain and The club's vice-captain advisors had been in talks with Liverpool since the beginning of this season.
article_snippet.sent: The England international, who was signed by Kenny Dalglish in June 2011 for £16million from Sunderland, has been one of the most improved players under Brendan Rodgers' watch.
article_snippet.sent: Brendan Rodgers' form this season has been excellent and Brendan Rodgers' has contributed 13 assists as well as seven goals from midfield; Brendan Rodgers' will be considered for the role of club captain when Steven Gerrard moves to LA Galaxy.
article_snippet.sent: but Ian Ayre, Liverpool's Chief Executive, last week said Brendan Rodgers' expected the England forward to be at Anfield for 'a long time'.
article_snippet.sent: Brendan Rodgers' could replace Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain when the 34-year-old departs this summer .
article_snippet.sent: Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers (right) is keen to tie-down Brendan Rodgers' with up to 10 players set to leave .