article_snippet: Liverpool have opened talks with Joe Allen over a new signing a new deal.
article_snippet: The Wales midfielder, who is recovering from a slight hip problem, has just over two years left on Joe Allen current terms but Joe Allen is a player whom Brendan Rodgers wants to keep for the long-term.
article_snippet: Joe Allen was one of Brendan Rodgers first signings when Joe Allen became Liverpool manager in 2012, having previously been a key figure for Joe Allen at Swansea, and Joe Allen has continued to fill an important role at Anfield.
article_snippet: Joe Allen is set to be offered a new long-term contract by Liverpool, with two years left on a new deal .
highlights_snippet: Joe Allen has two years left on Joe Allen contract with Liverpool .
  
highlights_snippet: But the club are now looking to sign Joe Allen up for a long-term new deal .
  
highlights_snippet: Brendan Rodgers wants to keep Joe Allen after signing Joe Allen in 2012 .