Liverpool they could now lose two of their most important players, with a report revealing that the duo are now close to signing for the same club.
The Reds could lose their key players
There are still major doubts surrounding the futures of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk, and all three players can leave for free at the end of the season if they do not agree terms on a new contract.
Salah has long been linked with a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League, with Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol insisted the move can still happen if the Egyptian pushes.
“When it comes to Salah and Saudi Arabia, it’s a case of once bitten, twice shy. The Saudis tried to sign Salah 18 months ago.
“Al Ittihad made an offer that was supposed to be worth up to £150m but it was rejected and Salah decided to stay at Liverpool. Since then they have always been very cautious when it comes to Salah’s moves.
“What we have been told over and over is that if Salah wants to go to Saudi Arabia, his representatives have to get in touch and they will do it. They would like Salah to play in the Saudi Pro League.”
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The 32-year-old has been open about his disappointment at Liverpool’s failure to offer suitable terms, and while Van Dijk has been more coy about his future, it appears the Dutchman could also leave the club.
That’s according to reports from Spain, which suggest that Al-Hilal are now close to completing the deals for Van Dijk and Salahwhich would be an extraordinary coup for the Saudi side.
The duo are said to be ready to leave, suggesting moves could be completed very soon, with two of the Reds’ key players set to leave for free at the end of the season.
Why Salah and Van Dijk must stay
With Alexander-Arnold seemingly edging closer to a move to Real Madrid, it is crucial that Liverpool keep hold of both Salah and Van Dijk beyond the end of the campaign. The situations surrounding the trio prove to be an unwelcome distraction as the Reds try to win Premier League headline, and the final twist in the saga will be unsolicited news.
Every Liverpool fan is well aware of how crucial the duo have been to the club’s success since the Jurgen Klopp era, and both players have underlined their importance this season.
Salah has already amassed an incredible 31 Premier League goals this season, while the captain has been one of the most consistent performers in the squad, with an average WhoScored match rating of 7.08.
The latest report points to the duo playing in combination £570k a weekthey are now very close to leaving the club, so FSG must intervene quickly by making suitable bids of their own for the contract or they risk a derailment Arne Slottcover offer on the side.
