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Jay Spearing is understood to be close to signing a new three-year deal with Liverpool after impressing Kenny Dalglish.
The 22-year-old made his debut for the Reds back in 2008 and there had been some concerns over whether the diminutive Scouser would be able to make an impact at first-team level.
But Spearing has flourished under Kenny Dalglish and, having started the last two Premier League games, looks to have a long-term future for the club and a new deal looks to be in the offing.
Dalglish told the Liverpool Daily Post: "Jay is a fantastic character. From working with him I've seen things I didn't notice about him before.
"To get a young boy in the squad challenging for positions is great for everyone connected with the football club. It gives everyone a lift."
The manager feels it is an added bonus to have a "local lad" making an impact at Anfield and Spearing, who has made 13 appearances this season, is close to committing to the club.
Source: Sport.co.uk
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