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However, those behind the scenes at Anfield will be making plans for the summer with eventuality that the Reds lift the title.

While Arsenal can close the gap to Liverpool with a victory in their game in hand, the Reds would still hold a comfortable five point gap and if they are currently experiencing their blip, it is nowhere near as catastrophic as those around them.

Salah's contract must be the priority at this stage because I am unsure how much money Liverpool would need to spend to replace him.



Alexander-Arnold agreement

Trent Alexander-Arnold completes the trio of Liverpool players whose contracts are due to expire at the end of the season.

It is a shame that Liverpool will be unable to bring in a fee for him but, considering the value his performances have brought to the club, there should be an agreement to allow no hard feelings and wave him off with the backing of the team and the fanbase.

Looking to the future, replacing Alexander-Arnold should be straightforward with Conor Bradley primed to take his place

Huge Premier League transfer

With the matter of contract renewals sorted, attention must then turn to incomings

Liverpool cannot afford to stand still in the summer transfer window, City did that and look where it has got them.

The Reds must aim to invest particularly in the attack to try and lighten the burden on Salah

A new No.9 will be sort after in the summer transfer window and, if the money is available, why not push for someone like Alexander Isak.

End of this season is likely to be an interesting time for the Newcastle United frontman as he weighs up whether to stick or twist
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