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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he is unsure when midfielder Philippe Coutinho will sign a new contract with the club.

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By . Paul Hirst, Press Association . Brendan Rodgers hopes Philippe Coutinho will sign a new contract with Liverpool in the near future. Coutinho has made a big impact at Liverpool since he moved to Anfield from Inter Milan in an £8.5million transfer 18 months ago. Rodgers views the 22-year-old Brazilian as an important part of his side's's future and he is hoping the playmaker will sign the new deal he has been offered shortly. Going nowhere: Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho (left) is close to signing a new contract to stay at Anfield . Waiting game: Reds boss Brendan Rodgers (right) says the club want to tie the Brazilian down for the future . 'I am not sure when it will be done. I haven't spoken to any of the directors in the last few days so I am not sure where we are on that, but obviously he is someone we want to tie up for a period of time,' the Liverpool manager said after his team's friendly defeat to Manchester United in Miami. 'I am sure I will hear more about it when I get back on Tuesday.' Coutinho scored five goals in 37 appearances for the Merseyside club last season. Midfield maestro: Coutinho (centre) could not help his side beat rivals Manchester United in Miami on Monday .