As the 2024/25 season draws to a close, the futures of some of the Premier League’s biggest stars are hanging precariously in the balance. For Liverpool, that means three of its most prized players- Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah—will see their contracts expire at the end of the season. And potentially, that means they’ll be leaving on free transfers.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future at Anfield has been up in the air for a while now. He’s reportedly on the cusp of finalizing a move to Real Madrid after turning down a sweetened contract offer from Liverpool. That decision wasn’t entirely unexpected, given Real Madrid’s long-standing interest in him as a potential replacement for Dani Carvajal. Alexander-Arnold’s contract runs out on July 1. While there’s still a glimmer of hope that he might stay, all signs suggest he’ll be joining Real Madrid for the 2025/26 season.
Virgil van Dijk
That leaves Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool’s captain, to navigate the choppiest waters. He’s made it clear that he wants to stay at Anfield. Contract talks are ongoing, but no agreement has been reached yet. Van Dijk’s commitment to the club is rock-solid, yet with his contract expiring, uncertainty about his future remains. Top clubs in the Premier League and Europe are sniffing around, which adds pressure to those negotiations.
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah’s situation is also precarious. He’s been linked to PSG and Saudi Arabia, but if the right offer comes along, he’d prefer to stay at Liverpool. Contract talks have intensified, with Liverpool feeling optimistic about reaching an agreement. And that might just tip the balance in their favour. Salah’s family is settled in the area, which could influence his decision to extend his stay at Anfield.
