Liverpool are confident of retaining Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, with the key duo expected to pen new deals at the club.
According to Football Insider, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are widely expected to sign new deals at Liverpool. The influential duo have already shown how important they are, as talks between all parties are ongoing to find a proper solution that suits everyone.
Liverpool are sweating over the futures of some of their key stars ahead of next summer. The club are in a precarious position as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil van Dijk are in the final year of their respective deals, and they are in danger of leaving on a free transfer next summer.
Losing those three influential stars will not bode well with the supporters, who are already somewhat on the edge with the club’s recent transfer activity. There is still plenty of optimism about Alexander-Arnold staying, but fans are extremely worried about the other two, as the key dupo have shown how important they are to this side despite some questions about their current age.
Liverpool have so far shown pragmatism over handing big contracts to the key duo, given their advancing age, as the idea of investing big on long-term agreements seems to have put them off a bit. However, there’s some intent from the club to keep them beyond next summer, as there’s some level of confidence the duo will stay put.
Van Dijk and Salah’s situation is complicated
Liverpool is making progress with talks over the Van Dijk deal ongoing, although there’s nothing close to being signed at the moment. However, the Dutchman would prefer to stay here rather than leave for a new challenge.
There’s confidence that after a period of further negotiations, Van Dijk could be convinced of a deal, as Salah’s future might be the most eagerly anticipated news. The Egyptian has once again proved he is the talisman in this team and has openly spoken about the lack of initiative from Liverpool about extending his contract. Reports are stating he only wants a one-year deal, as things could spice up from here on.
Liverpool are confident of reaching an agreement with Salah in due course, as this would come as good news for their fans. In addition, if Van Dijk also stays, it will be brilliant for their prospects next season, as now they will be hpoping Alexander-Arnold also follows suit.
