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Trent Alexander-Arnold is tipped join Real Madrid this summer(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool are closing in on a second Premier League title but could face some serious problems this summer - just as Arne Slot is beginning to build something at Anfield.

A number of the club's main stars - Mohamed Salah among them - are all out of contract.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk could also follow with the former continuing discussions over a move to Real Madrid.



Liverpool will resume domestic action with a game against neighbours Everton next week, but here are the latest headlines coming out of Anfield.

Jamie Carragher has defendedAlexander-Arnold ahead of his possible free transfer to Real.

The Liverpool icon admits he is disappointed that the academy graduate has decided to leave Anfield instead of pursuing more major honours with his boyhood club.

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Real Madrid are long-term admirers of Alexander-Arnold, who has been free to speak with overseas clubs since January after entering the final six months of his deal.

In an ideal world, Liverpool would get £70m or £80m for him to reinvest, but you can’t have it both ways as a supporter."

Liverpool fans have been determined to see the three players remain(Image: Offside via Getty Images)

Liverpool face being plunged into a £250million hole if they fail to keep hold of Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk and Salah claims to Gary Neville.

He claims their failure to tie down Real Madrid-bound Alexander-Arnold to a new contract as "unforgivable".

Liverpool's owners have been criticised after allowing the players to wind down their deals(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Alexander-Arnold has been in talks with Los Blancos and it is reports that he has agreed a long-term deal worth around £250k-a-week - which will be topped up by a huge eight-figure signing bonus.
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