Liverpool are opening new contract talks with Martin Skrtel.

The Daily Mail says Liverpool are to open discussions over a new contract for defender Skrtel.

The 30-year-old is regarded as one of Brendan Rodgers' senior players now and with the pending departure of Steven Gerrard, the club is looking to keep a core group together to aid continuity and the development of their younger players.

Skrtel has been at Liverpool for seven years and is in the final 18 months of his contract.