Liverpool is coming to terms with the possibility of losing key players Mohamed Salah, vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, and captain Virgil van Dijk at the end of the season.
With the summer transfer window chatter beginning to quiet down, Liverpool’s attention is now turning to contract negotiations. The Reds had a relatively quiet transfer window, bringing in only Federico Chiesa while loaning Giorgi Mamardashvili to Valencia. Now, the focus is on securing contract extensions for some of their crucial players.
Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk are all set to see their contracts expire at the end of the season. It remains uncertain whether Liverpool will offer new deals to these pivotal players or if they will accept any offers. The possibility of these key figures leaving as free agents next summer looms large, potentially putting Liverpool in a difficult position. The club may find itself facing negotiations over pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs as early as January.
Additionally, Liverpool winger Luis Díaz’s contract could soon become a topic of discussion. Díaz’s current deal runs until 2027, with terms that have remained unchanged since his arrival from Porto in January 2022. His annual salary is reportedly €3.5 million (£2.95 million), which equates to approximately £56,000 per week ($73,600). Given the disparity in earnings compared to his teammates, Díaz and his representatives might seek a better deal.
Salah, on the other hand, was set to become the highest-paid player in Liverpool’s history with a contract extension signed in 2022, earning £350,000 per week ($460,200). His current deal is set to end next summer, making his future a critical issue for the club.
Although Liverpool may not feel immediate pressure to extend Díaz’s contract due to the length of time remaining, interest from clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain could prompt the Reds to act sooner. Díaz’s strong start to the season, including three Premier League goals with two scored against Manchester United, adds weight to his case for a salary increase.
The future of Salah, Alexander-Arnold, and Van Dijk at Liverpool remains uncertain, and the club will need to navigate these contract negotiations carefully to avoid losing these key players on free transfers.
