Liverpool want Glen Johnson to accept a pay-cut to stay at Anfield.
The People says Johnson, who earns £100,000-a-week, has a year left on his Anfield contract but, at 29, may find he is offered less to renew.
Johnson's situation could trigger a £10m bid from Real Madrid.
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