As the contracts for Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold move toward critical junctures, Liverpool Football Club is at a guideline stage between extension deals with some of its greatest stars or investing in other talent to build a spin for the club.
Mohamed Salah Contract Extension
Mohamed Salah is one of the most exquisite forwards in the game today. Since his move to Liverpool in 2017, Salah has broken records and has cemented himself into the success of the club. He is at the peak of his early thirties, delivering form and fitness few, if any, can match. Many fans and pundits feel extending Salah’s contract would ensure Liverpool maintains an attacking threat amidst rumors about Saudi clubs lurking in the distance.
Captain Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk’s reputation is that of one of the best defenders of his generation; however, he remains one of the immovable blocks in Liverpool’s defense since his arrival against an initial fee in 2018. Van Dijk, even now in his 30s age bracket, still adds much-needed leadership and calmness to the backline. Extending his contract would provide the kind of stability that requires the participation of Riley Konaté and other younger defenders as they grow considerably under their guidance.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Future Captain
Trent Alexander-Arnold is viewed as a prospective future captain for Liverpool. The 25-year-old right defender has switched the narrative, bringing creativity and versatility, still arguably a core player for the club. A contract extension becomes necessary to keep the club on an upward-spiraling trajectory in the long run. There is every substantial chance Alexander-Arnold is built around over the coming years.
Advocating for an Injection of Talent
Some analysts believe that, beyond the instant gains made by contract extensions, Liverpool has to rise above through planning for tomorrow. With the arrival of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, it’s clear Liverpool has already begun to invest in youth and influx fresh energy into the squad. The prospect of mixing in young players could tactically allow Liverpool to change for the better and provide stiff competition against rivals such as Manchester City and Arsenal.
Next Steps for Liverpool
Liverpool is in the tricky position of needing to retain its stars on new contracts while also making reasonable choices for future prospects. The fans and analysts are on the edge of their seats as to what the next step might be.
Will the likes of Salah, Van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold be tied down for years to come, or is it time for the inevitable transitioning to the next generation of Anfield legends? Only time will tell.