Alexander-Arnold’s contract is set to expire in June 2025, raising questions about Liverpool’s ability to secure long-term commitments from key players.
Former Liverpool player John Arne Riise recently weighed in on the situation, expressing his desire to see Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk stay at Anfield but acknowledging the financial challenges involved in extending their contracts.
This is a tough one,” Riise admitted. “It really depends on what Salah wants. If he’s committed to staying, I think Liverpool will try to keep him. But with all the talk of Saudi Arabia, it’s hard to say. He looks in great form, enjoying his football, but is that because he knows it’s his final season? Who knows.
It’s a difficult decision. I’d prefer to keep him, but it’s going to be expensive. If you let him go, finding a replacement who can deliver the same goals and assists will be costly and uncertain.
Riise also commented on the importance of Liverpool maintaining their competitive edge to convince both Salah and Van Dijk to stay.
Liverpool look strong right now, and I think Salah and Van Dijk are watching to see if we’re still in the title race. The team is performing well, top of the league, with fresh ideas under a new manager.
For them, it’s crucial to know that we can still compete for trophies. Losing both would mean starting over, not just in terms of finding replacements but also the message it sends to the fans. It would be a major challenge for the club.
At the end of the day, the players need to show they want to be here and work hard for the club. Right now, everything looks promising, and the club should do everything it can to keep them.
