New York Giants 'close to Eli Manning extension'

Eli Manning of the New York Giants walks off the field after the loss to the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2013
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The New York Giants are reportedly finalising a four-year, $84m contract extension with quarterback Eli Manning.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is finalising a four-year, $84m (£54.3m) extension with the team, according to reports.

The new deal, which is believed to have $65m (£42m) in guarantees, could be signed by Friday according to NFL Media.

The 34-year-old recently denied reports that he wanted to be the NFL's highest-paid player, but the proposed new contract would give him $21m (£13.5m) per year, just $1m (£647,500) behind the game's top earner Aaron Rodgers.

Manning has never missed a start in 11 seasons and has led the Giants to two Super Bowl championships in 2007 and 2011.

Eli Manning of the New York Giants walks off the field after the loss to the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2013
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