Three of Liverpool’s most important players have contracts that expire in a year, and the team has sleepwalked into this scenario. Over the years, the Reds have grown accustomed to losing key players to free transfers. And it appears that it might occur once more. Though it could be argued that James Milner, Roberto Firmino, and Gini Wijnaldum were all over the hill when they left, the current trio that Liverpool is worried about aren’t. Virgil van Dijk is a standout player for Liverpool and the captain of the team. Next up comes Mohamed Salah, who is unquestionably among the best in the team’s history. Vice captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, an academy graduate, is also running out of time. Liverpool doesn’t think they’ll offer contracts to all three, and writer Graeme Bailey has now clarified which player the Reds value most.
Liverpool is looking to secure Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract extension soon. Premier League legend Alan Shearer highlighted that Liverpool is in a precarious position with three key players whose contracts need attention.
Arne Slot, continuing Jurgen Klopp’s legacy at Anfield, will rely heavily on these players. While it’s understandable why FSG might hesitate to renew contracts for the aging Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, extending Alexander-Arnold’s contract poses no such risk. At 25, he is yet to reach his peak, making him a valuable asset worth retaining.
Journalist Bailey informed Rousing The Kop that Liverpool is prioritizing Alexander-Arnold’s contract extension, aiming to finalize it before the season starts. There are also ongoing considerations for new deals for Luis Diaz, van Dijk, and Salah.
Allowing Alexander-Arnold to approach the final 12 months of his contract is seen as a significant oversight by Liverpool’s management, especially with reported interest from Real Madrid. Liverpool must act swiftly to secure his future at Anfield, as failing to do so could result in him leaving for free in 2025.