Liverpool fans have been reacting to reports that the club are in talks with Philippe Coutinho over a new contract, and some are unsure whether it is good news or not.
The Telegraph has reported the latest update over the future of Coutinho, who has been linked to Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in recent months.
The Brazilian is a key player in Jurgen Klopp's attack, having scored six goals and producing five assists in all competitions so far.
Coutinho has formed an impressive connection with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane on the pitch, but an ankle injury kept him out of the hectic festive schedule.
Many Liverpool fans have welcomed the reports that the club have opened dialogue over signing fresh terms, despite the Brazilian still having three years left to run.
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However, some are concerned that signing a new deal means that a release clause will be written into it, with handfuls of supporters speculating that if the club do not qualify for the Champions League, Coutinho will be off.
Contracts do not always signify commitment, as Luis Suarez demonstrated by penning a new long-term deal in December 2013 before leaving to join Barcelona seven months later.
In addition, some supporters have claimed that the club's American owners, Fenway Sports Group, are simply trying to distract everyone from the fact that they are yet to spend in the January transfer market.
The Coutinho news prompted a mixed reaction on Twitter.
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