Trent Alexander-Arnold has yet to officially sign a pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid.
Melissa Reddy nonetheless confirmed that the right-back is ‘very interested’ in moving to the La Liga giants this summer.
Barring a sensational change of heart in the 11th hour, the expectation is that the Merseysiders’ vice-captain will don the famous white shirt for the 2025/26 season and beyond.
But questions remain as to how Alexander-Arnold’s departure may impact the futures of Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah.
There won’t be extra money for Van Dijk or Salah
Contrary to some speculation, our No.66’s likely exit this summer won’t mean there’s more money in the pot to ensure our remaining “contract rebels” sign on the dotted line.
Indeed, Reddy confirmed that any offers will be in line with ‘individual merit, data and circumstances’.
“Alexander-Arnold’s situation will have no bearing on what happens with Salah and Van Dijk as all contract offers have been drafted on individual merit, data and circumstances,” the reporter informed Sky Sports.
“The optimism is still strong that the pair will remain.”
All three of the trios’ contracts are, as things currently stand, due to expire in the coming summer period.
That said, it’s understood talks with Salah, at the very least, are progressing towards a positive outcome.
Liverpool are beholden to their commitment to sustainability
We can understand fan frustration given that it remains entirely possible Liverpool could lose three talismanic figures from the Jurgen Klopp era.
Even assuming that our recruitment team pulls off a blinder of a summer transfer window, few teams, if any, bounce back stronger after losing so much quality in one go.
Nonetheless, part of why we’ll be able to throw our weight around in the transfer market, despite posting major losses from the prior financial year, is due in no small part to our ongoing commitment to sustainability.
Make no mistake, even should both Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah commit to extensions, investment remains an absolute necessity this summer.
We’ve serious questions to ask of options in both the forward and defensive lines – and there are further issues to address with regard to potential succession plans as far as both legendary figures are concerned.
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Another absolutely nothing new none story! Do other sports have to suffer such pathetic ‘journalism?’
The squad has needed reinforcing for about 3 seasons now ( explains Klopp exit). Now they’re letting everyone know that the wallet will be opened. Get prepared for price hikes.
This FSG out is pure nonsense. Slot chose to let Chiesa and Endo rot on the bench bit their detractors want signings? To warm the bench?
Slot as made big mistakes he come from a small club to a big club hasn’t got the bottle to open is mouth should never have come to Liverpool if he loses the league big laughing stock
Sell to buy, there will be a clear out and by the time we have money all our first choices will be gone and they will say it’s them or nobody. Slot’s already said he prefers small squads and low injuries but Prem is higher attrition especially after 3 years grinding. Slot’s middle name is churn. Much easier to replace players in Holland. Only for citeh flopped we’d be nowhere this year. FSG out out out!!!
FSG OUT !!!
Better the devil you know idiot!!!!!
Fsg OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Better the devil you know idiot!!!!!
FSG out !! Out !! Out !! Out you go!!
Try this anagram.. Don’t be such a **Witdim**
Better the devil you know idiot!!!!!
Reddy, nor anyone else, can ‘confirm’ anything! It’s all made up drivel! Failed media studies students on work experience?
Forget Isak, we will not get him. That is just to hype us up again the same they did with Jude. FSG never gonna spend so much on one player. Why is Richard Hughes there is to spend smaller on talent like he did at Bournemouth. Then in 3 years we sell them for big, ones they are superstars. How we even got to contract issues with 3 of our senior players tells u everything so we will have to wait and see what happens, all I can say do not be too excited we have been there and been disappointed.