Rafael Benitez Hopes Fabio Aurelio Will Sign New Liverpool Deal Soon

Liverpool full-back Fabio Aurelio is considering his future at Anfield after rejecting the club's initial offer of a new contract.

Manager Rafa Benitez has revealed the club and the player, whose current deal expires at the end of the season, are now in negotiations.

He hopes that they can reach agreement soon, although the club's initial offer has been turned down.

"Fabio has been really unlucky. When we spoke to him about an extension he had an injury and he has had a lot of injuries in the past," Benitez told his club's official website.

"We made him an offer and the agent said not at the moment.

"We will talk to him again in the future because he is a good person and great professional.

"Maybe the situation needs to be looked at in a different way. He has to be realistic. I know he's pleased here and the important thing is I have a good relationship with him."