Liverpool are edging closer to an agreement with both Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk over a new contract, with sources indicating positive developments in talks despite continued interest from Saudi Arabia.
Discussions remain ongoing between Salah’s representatives and Liverpool, but the Premier League club are increasingly confident that a deal will be reached to extend the Egyptian forward’s stay at Anfield. His current contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
Salah has been the focal point of Liverpool’s attack since joining in 2017, and this season has been no different. The 32-year-old has scored 32 goals across all competitions, including 27 in the Premier League, as Liverpool chase another league title.
Despite a rocky start to negotiations, which included Salah stating last year that he had not been contacted about a new deal and suggesting he was “probably more out than in,” Liverpool have made clear progress.
Veteran sports journalist David Ornstein revealed a plan for a two-year extension for both players by Liverpool.
🚨 Mohamed Salah + Virgil van Dijk closing in on signing new 2yr contracts with Liverpool. Both players into final months of existing deals but breakthrough found in negotiations & fresh terms set to extend key pair at #LFC until summer 2027 @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/uUyDnCqN0x
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) April 9, 2025
Manager Arne Slot, who has fielded regular questions about the futures of his senior players, said in January that Salah was "wise enough to make the right decision."
Club captain Virgil van Dijk, whose deal also expires this summer, confirmed earlier this week that his own contract talks are progressing. “These are internal discussions and we’ll see,” Van Dijk said. “I love the club, I love the fans and they were there for us again [at Fulham].”
Meanwhile, right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold’s situation is more uncertain. Talks are reportedly underway between the England international and Real Madrid over a potential free transfer ahead of the 2025 season.
Negotiations are ongoing, but sources suggest a deal is being seriously pursued by the Spanish side.
Salah’s potential renewal would mark a significant boost for Liverpool, who have relied heavily on his output during a season that could yet end with multiple trophies. He previously helped the club win the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020, ending a 30-year title drought.
As contract talks continue for key players, Liverpool remain hopeful of securing long-term futures for both Salah and Van Dijk, even as Alexander-Arnold's future remains in doubt.
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