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The captain of LIVERPOOL, Virgil van Dijk, has been offered a new contract, according to various reports.
Furthermore, the Premier League leaders, who currently hold a nine-point lead over Arsenal and Chelsea, are also expected to make a contract offer to Mohamed Salah.
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The Reds are eager to secure Van Dijk’s future by tying down the Netherlands international with a new contract.
The defender, who earns £220,000-per-week, is amongst several Liverpool players facing the possibility of leaving the club on a free transfer.
Van Dijk, along with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Salah, has only a few months remaining on their contracts.
However, Liverpool has initiated discussions to extend Van Dijk’s contract beyond June, as reported by The Athletic.
Unfortunately, the initial proposal reportedly fell short of his expectations, and negotiations regarding the length and compensation of a potential extension are still ongoing.
All three players are regarded as key figures at Liverpool and have played substantial roles in the team’s successful start to the season under the new management of Arne Slot.
Liverpool is also taking definitive steps to engage in contract discussions with Salah.
The future of the 32-year-old winger has become a hot topic among fans and media alike.
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The Egyptian star has hinted previously that his eight-year stint at Anfield might be nearing its end.
After Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City, he expressed: “Honestly, that’s on my mind — this may be my last match against City for Liverpool, and I plan to enjoy it.
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“The environment was amazing, so I will treasure every moment here.”
Last month, he mentioned to Sky Sports that “no offer” had been made for an extension thus far.
The club’s ownership, FSG, has yet to consent to his salary demands, while he is aware of the lucrative opportunities in the Saudi Pro League.
Salah has again highlighted his crucial role for the Reds in their pursuit of the title, boosting his season goal tally to 13.
Meanwhile, lifelong Liverpool fan Alexander-Arnold has also not received a contract extension offer up to this point.
He has been frequently linked with a potential move to join best friend Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid.
Potentially, the 26-year-old right-back could sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club in January, as his current contract is set to expire in June.
Simultaneously, both Van Dijk and Salah have participated in every Premier League game this season, alongside midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.
Salah secured a long-term extension in 2022 amid similar concerns regarding his future, signing a deal worth £350,000 per week.
Liverpool currently leads the Premier League with 34 points out of a possible 39, with only one defeat, a 1-0 loss against Nottingham Forest.
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Five moments of tension during Mo Salah’s career at Liverpool.
West Ham 2 Liverpool 2 – April 28, 2024
Salah was involved in a heated exchange with Klopp as he refused to shake the manager’s hand before being subbed into the game at London Stadium.
Liverpool 3 Sheffield United 1 – April 4, 2024
Salah was visibly displeased as he was taken off during Liverpool’s 3-1 victory over the bottom club.
Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1 – August 13, 2023
Salah stormed off the pitch after being substituted in the 77th minute on the opening day of the season.
Brighton 1 Liverpool 1 – November 28, 2020
Salah showed his frustration and had minimal interaction with Klopp after being taken off; Brighton equalized with a late penalty shortly after.
Burnley 0 Liverpool 3 – August 31, 2019
Salah had a public spat with Sadio Mane for failing to pass to the winger. Teammate Roberto Firmino revealed that tensions had been brewing for a while.
