Liverpool star set to stay at the club
Liverpool has yet to extend the contracts of three of their biggest stars: Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. All three are out of contract after this season.
However, there is now a positive update regarding one of them. According to the reputable outlet The Times, Liverpool’s Dutch captain, Virgil van Dijk, is set to remain at Anfield.
Van Dijk set to extend with Liverpool
According to The Times, Liverpool expects 33-year-old Virgil van Dijk to extend his contract and stay with The Reds. The experienced defender has been a key figure for the team for several seasons, first under Jürgen Klopp and now under Arne Slot.
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Rumors of an extension have been circulating since December, particularly after van Dijk’s agent cut off talks with other interested clubs, including Real Madrid. Now, it seems highly likely that he will continue to lead Liverpool’s defense in the coming years.
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Uncertainty surrounding Alexander-Arnold and Salah
While van Dijk looks set to stay, the situation is more uncertain for Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah.
English media report that Alexander-Arnold is on Real Madrid’s radar, with the Spanish giants having long admired the right-back. However, they are unwilling to pay a transfer fee to sign him now, preferring instead to bring him in for free this summer.
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For Mohamed Salah, the future remains unclear. He has been linked to several top European clubs, while Saudi Arabian teams remain confident they can lure him to the Middle East. Salah’s religious background is highlighted as a key factor in Saudi Arabia’s persistent interest.
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Despite the transfer speculation, Salah continues to perform on the pitch. Yesterday, he reached another milestone by scoring his 178th Premier League goal, surpassing Chelsea legend Frank Lampard on the league’s all-time top scorer list.
