Arne Slot has appeared defiant in backing his players’ mentality amid persistent questions about Liverpool’s contract saga.
The Merseysiders may be putting this reality to one side as they look for a strong start to the 2024/24 campaign, but it will be difficult to ignore it entirely.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah have 74 days left to freely negotiate with overseas clubs via pre-contract agreements from January 1.
We’re not talking about squad players here. These Liverpool footballers defined an era during Jurgen Klopp’s tenure.
Of course, renewing the trio’s contract is not without complications. But with all three players out of contract, it’s hard to see how the club has gone from strength to strength.
Virgil van Dijk wants to extend his contract with Liverpool
If the latest report from Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke is to be believed, Virgil van Dijk is understood to be open to extending his contract at Liverpool.
This is a good start in our efforts to keep the core of Klopp’s great starting XI intact.
The Dutchman is thought to have been impressed by Arne Slot’s start to his career as manager at Anfield, with United sitting top of the Premier League ahead of the October international break.
Liverpool appear willing to engage in the process, considering the Dutch skipper’s wage demands are not viewed as potentially excessive.
Our number four turns 34 years old as his current contract expires, but there is still no sign of his performances slowing down significantly.
If anything, the former Southampton star looks set to maintain his place among the top center backs in world football for the foreseeable future.
With this in mind, it would be foolish to allow another group of European elites to enjoy the remainder of his golden years.
