Liverpool are hoping to agree new deals with key players like Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
According to a report from Football Insider, the two players are now open to extending their contracts with the Premier League club, but they will wait to find out what direction the club will be heading in after the departure of Jurgen Klopp club.
The duo have a contract with Liverpool until the summer of 2025 and it remains to be seen whether the Premier League club can convince them of their ambitions. They are expected to bring in a new manager to replace the German and the players will be expecting a top-quality manager to take over.
There have been links with the Bundesliga manager Xabi Alonso who has done a phenomenal job with Bayer Leverkusen this season. He could end up winning the Bundesliga title with them and the opportunity to join his former club could be an exciting option for the Spanish manager.
Replacing Jurgen Klopp will be a major challenge
It is no surprise that the players are biding their time before deciding on their long-term futures. Replacing a manager like Klopp will not be easy and Liverpool will have to be diligent with their appointment.
They need someone who can carry the German’s legacy instead of rebuilding the side. Liverpool have a quality squad at their disposal and they need to bring in someone who can make subtle changes to the side and get them firing for major trophies once again.
Meanwhile, the likes of Salah and Alexander-Arnold have been exceptional for Liverpool in recent seasons and they have helped the club win major trophies. The two players are a part of Liverpool’s spine that has helped them compete at a high level over a number of years.
Liverpool must do everything in their power to hold onto their key players. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Liverpool are expected to bring in a new sporting director at the end of the season as well and he could be in charge of overseeing the next managerial appointment.
