Joe Allen has confirmed he's opened new contract talks with Liverpool.

The Wales midfielder confirmed that he is ready to sign a new long-term deal with the Anfield side.

Speaking to the BBC, he said: "We're at the early stages at the moment but the signs are good.

"From my point of view I'm looking to commit my future here and hopefully I can be here for years to come.

"For me it's just a case of playing regularly and putting in consistent performances.

"I've always been confident that with that I'll able to be successful here."