Murphy calls for new deal

Last updated : 23 June 2003 By Chris Maxwell
The 26-year-old England international admits that he is growing concerned at the club's reluctance to offer him a new contract but he insists that he is determined to remain at Anfield.

Murphy said: "After what I went through to get to where I am, playing for Liverpool means a lot to me. I'd be happy to play out the rest of my career at Anfield but we will have to wait and see what happens now.

"My people spoke to the club earlier in the season about extending my deal but there did not seem to be a solid answer. There is still a bit of time to sort things out properly but I have to size up all the options available to me.

"I would not want to leave Liverpool but you can never say never."