Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah are all approaching the final months of their contracts with Liverpool, leaving uncertainty about their futures at the club. With only six months left on their current deals, there has been no resolution, raising concerns about their long-term roles at Anfield.
Alexander-Arnold’s situation has drawn considerable attention, particularly amid reports linking him to Real Madrid. The Spanish giants reportedly approached Liverpool with an offer for the right-back before the transfer window opened, but the bid was quickly declined. Fresh rumors now claim Madrid is ready to offer £20 million to secure Alexander-Arnold in January rather than wait until his contract expires in the summer. While Liverpool is unlikely to allow any of these key players to leave during a competitive title race, the possibility of losing Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, and Salah as free agents in a few months looms large.
Mohamed Salah’s contract situation has been particularly contentious. The Egyptian forward has openly acknowledged that negotiations with the club have reached a standstill. Despite his stellar performances this season—scoring 21 goals and providing 17 assists—his long-term future at Liverpool remains unresolved. Former player Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has been critical of Liverpool’s approach to Salah’s contract, suggesting the club should consider parting ways with him. Hasselbaink argued that offering a lengthy deal to a player approaching 33, especially on high wages, is not a wise financial decision. He also noted that Liverpool’s failure to address the issue earlier has placed the club in a precarious position.
Recent reports indicate that Salah may be close to agreeing to a two-year contract extension, though ongoing issues such as image rights have delayed the finalization of the deal. Nonetheless, there is growing optimism that an agreement could be reached, which would significantly bolster Liverpool’s plans for the future.
Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has emphasized the importance of focusing on the team’s performance rather than becoming distracted by contract speculation. “If any of the players have concerns, they will discuss them with me,” Slot stated. “Our main priority right now is improving on the pitch, not external rumors.”
As Liverpool grapples with the potential departures of three critical players, the club faces mounting pressure to secure their contracts and avoid losing them on free transfers—a scenario that could have significant repercussions for their competitive aspirations.
