Liverpool faces a period of uncertainty regarding the futures of several key players as contract issues and potential transfers loom large. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all in the final year of their contracts, leaving their long-term roles at Anfield unresolved. While the club is eager to retain these pivotal players, the delay in addressing their situations has weakened Liverpool’s negotiating position.
Salah, in particular, has been the subject of intense speculation, with reports linking him to a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has expressed open interest in securing Alexander-Arnold’s services. The La Liga giants are reportedly keen to add him to their roster, alongside high-profile stars such as Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé.
Adding to Liverpool’s potential challenges, former player Jan Molby has voiced concerns over the future of the club’s goalkeeping department. Speaking to the *Anfield Index*, Molby highlighted the uncertainty surrounding both Alisson Becker and Caoimhin Kelleher, suggesting they could depart due to the arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili. Signed during the summer and currently on loan at Valencia, Mamardashvili is expected to join Liverpool next season. The Georgian goalkeeper appears to be earmarked as Liverpool’s long-term option between the posts, a move that could put pressure on the current first and second-choice keepers.
Molby speculated that Alisson, having won every major honor with Liverpool, might be tempted to seek a new challenge elsewhere. Kelleher, who has long played understudy to Alisson, may also look for a transfer in search of regular playing time, particularly with Mamardashvili poised to take over. According to Molby, clubs like Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, both of which may be looking to upgrade their goalkeeping options, could provide enticing opportunities for Alisson and Kelleher.
Molby further remarked, “Mamardashvili was clearly seen as a bargain, and the plan is obvious—they want him to become the first-choice goalkeeper in the future.” He warned that this could lead to both Alisson and Kelleher leaving Liverpool in search of new challenges.
Combined with the unresolved contract situations of Salah, Van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold, the potential exits of Alisson and Kelleher signal a possible period of significant player turnover for Liverpool. Manager Arne Slot may face the daunting task of rebuilding the squad, particularly if the club fails to secure long-term commitments from its core players.
