**Liverpool’s ongoing contract negotiations have become a major talking point, with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah both approaching the final months of their deals.**
The situation has only been magnified by fresh reports that Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to join Real Madrid – a development that has left the club facing one of its most significant squad shake-ups in recent years.
**Van Dijk and Salah talks still ongoing**
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Despite speculation that Liverpool have quietly agreed to new contracts with Van Dijk and Salah but are delaying the announcements due to Alexander-Arnold’s situation, The Athletic’s James Pearce has dismissed this as “absolute nonsense.”
“This school of thought that Van Dijk and Salah’s new deals are all done and dusted and just tucked in a drawer away somewhere because they didn’t want to put pressure on Trent is just numerous people who would know have told me that is absolute nonsense,” Pearce stated on [The Walk On podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/2aUXatLXIiyjFDcDXb4oc3)_._
According to Pearce, if either contract had been finalised, Liverpool would have announced it immediately.
Instead, negotiations remain ongoing, with Salah’s talks reportedly progressing well while the club remains confident that van Dijk will commit his future to Anfield.
However, as of now, no deals have been struck.
**A growing list of contract issues**
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Beyond Alexander-Arnold, Salah, and van Dijk, Liverpool are dealing with further uncertainty regarding key squad members.
Ibrahima Konaté has been in contract discussions for months, yet little progress has been made, while Luis Díaz is reportedly seeking improved terms but has yet to secure a new deal.
**A critical summer ahead**
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Liverpool may be on the verge of lifting their second-ever Premier League title, but unresolved contract situations behind the scenes could shape the club’s long-term future.
With Arne Slot set to take over, ensuring stability within the squad will be essential if Liverpool want to build on this successful season and establish a new era of dominance.