Liverpool faces contract decisions for Salah, Van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold
- The contracts of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are set to expire in July, with no breakthroughs in negotiations.
- Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders highlights the difficulty of replacing these key players, especially after Sadio Mane's departure to Bayern Munich.
- To maintain their competitive edge, Liverpool's owners must invest in retaining their star players amid interest from other clubs.
In July, the contracts of key Liverpool players Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are set to expire, raising concerns about their future at the club. Despite ongoing negotiations, no significant progress has been made, prompting former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders to voice his worries. He emphasizes the difficulty of replacing such talented players, especially after witnessing Sadio Mane's departure to Bayern Munich in 2022 due to financial incentives. With interest from clubs like Real Madrid and Saudi Arabia's Pro League, Liverpool's owners, FSG, are urged to invest in retaining their star players. Saunders believes that to compete for titles, the club must be willing to meet the financial demands of these players, as losing them could severely impact Liverpool's chances of success in the league.