Liverpool captain Sami Hyypia is poised to sign a new contract that will tie him to the club until 2006.
The Finland international defender has been offered a new four-year deal, which will replace his current contract that has just two years left to run, according to the club's official website.
Hyypia has proved to be one of manager Gerard Houllier's star signings, receiving many plaudits since signing from Dutch club Willem II in 1999 as a virtual unknown.
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