Liverpool FC are reportedly optimistic that Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah will sign new contracts.

The runaway Premier League leaders face a critical period as they discuss extended deals with three key stars.

Trent Alexander-Arnold completes the list of hugely important Liverpool players whose contracts expire in the summer.



There has been no confirmation from any of the trio about where they will play their football next season.

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No agreements have been struck but it has been claimed that there is a 'consensus' that Van Dijk and Salah will remain at Anfield.

According to The Athletic, Liverpool are desperate for both players to stay and play out the remainder of their best days at the club.

The Reds are also keen for Alexander-Arnold to stay but there is an understanding that the England star is at a much more different stage of his career.

The academy graduate is 26, seven and six years younger than Van Dijk and Salah, respectively, and has strong interest from Real Madrid.

It has been widely claimed that Alexander-Arnold was keen to prioritise contract talks with Liverpool.

However, Los Blancos remain in the background and are a hugely attractive proposition to the right-back.

The report states the the 'industry consensus' is that Van Dijk and Salah will sign new contracts.