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January 1st is just around the corner and Liverpool fans are feeling an equal amount of excitement and apprehension as the season continues.

Flying high on top of the Premier League has helped mask the anxiety of the fanbase as three major stars will be free to speak to clubs outside of England on Wednesday.

Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold can hold negotiations with clubs on the continent this week with a view of signing a pre-contract ahead of the summer move.

Mohamed Salah has scored 20 goals or more for eight seasons running.

Virgil van Dijk is back to his best as he glides around in a nonchalant fashion, almost looking offended is forwards attempt to run past him.

Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to deliver teasing passes that strikers can only dream of.

But the question continues, will Kylian Mbappe or Mohamed Salah but on the receiving end next season?

David Ornstein provides Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk update

As Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation rumbles on, David Ornstein has provided a positive update on Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.

Ornstein confirmed that Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are expected to stay at the club, signing two-year deals.

Speaking to NBC Soccer YouTube channel, he said: “No agreement with them either.

The feeling around Liverpool is that Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah will eventually end up signing.

What they need to get right is the financial aspect.”

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