Liverpool fans have been buzzing with concern after Trent Alexander-Arnold seemingly decided to leave the club, sparking fears about the futures of Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk.
However, recent updates suggest there’s still reason for optimism regarding the two key players’ contracts.
In a Q&A on The Athletic, David Ornstein provided his latest insight.
“Liverpool are optimistic both will renew their contracts & that it is just a matter of time. Until it is done, we can’t say for certain and it would appear there is still work to do… there has been nothing so far to suggest Liverpool’s confidence has changed on these two.”
This update comes as a relief to many Liverpool supporters, especially after a concerning week regarding contract negotiations. Salah and Van Dijk remain central figures for Liverpool, and securing their future at Anfield is crucial for the club’s long-term success.
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Key Liverpool players could extend their contracts
For a while now, it has seemed likely that Trent Alexander-Arnold might be the only one of the trio to leave the club. But worries over the futures of Salah and Van Dijk are not yet fully put to rest.
Despite rumors linking Salah with a potential move to Real Madrid, these reports have quickly been dismissed by senior sources at the club, offering some peace of mind.
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What’s more promising is that no front-runner has emerged in terms of where Salah might go, which suggests he’s happy at Liverpool. Former player Peter Crouch also expressed his hope that Salah stays at Anfield, and it’s a sentiment shared by many fans.
At this stage, it seems the real question is not whether Salah and Van Dijk will stay, but how much Liverpool will offer in terms of money and contract length.
As long as the negotiations move forward, Liverpool fans can remain hopeful that the club’s two most important players will extend their contracts and continue to play a major role in the team’s future.
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