Frank Christian
As 2024 draws to a close, Liverpool is poised to make significant decisions regarding contract extensions for several key players.
Captain Virgil van Dijk, along with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, will see their contracts expire at the end of the current season, each facing unique decisions.
While both Van Dijk and Salah are expected to receive two-year extension proposals, Alexander-Arnold has been offered a five-year contract amid speculation of a potential free transfer to Real Madrid.
Additionally, negotiations for new contracts are underway for defenders Ibrahima Konate and Jarell Quansah, but the primary focus remains on Van Dijk from this trio of expiring contracts, according to Teamtalk.com.
Current Status of Van Dijk’s Contract
Liverpool fans will closely monitor the contract situation in the coming weeks, particularly regarding Van Dijk, Salah, and Alexander-Arnold’s future decisions.
With their contracts set to end after this season, all three players will be eligible to negotiate with clubs outside the Premier League starting in early 2025, although any transfers cannot be finalized until June.
Recent updates suggest that the club is optimistic about retaining Van Dijk’s services promptly.
Negotiations for Konate’s terms are nearing completion, and Van Dijk is expected to be next, with announcements anticipated by the end of December.
Liverpool feels confident about securing Van Dijk, while Salah’s interest from PSG and Alexander-Arnold’s consideration of a move to Madrid keep the situation compelling.
The proposed new contract for Van Dijk is reportedly set to increase his weekly salary to approximately £300,000 ($393,000), after which the focus will shift to the contract situations of the other two players.
Although Alexander-Arnold has expressed ambition to captain Liverpool in the future, if Van Dijk’s contract is renewed, it could hinder that aspiration and possibly sway matters in favor of Carlo Ancelotti.
