Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted on Friday that he knew for a while that Mohamed Salah's contract talks were heading in the "right direction."

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has discussed the continued impact of Mohamed Salah and why he has enjoyed his first season in charge at Anfield

While Alexander-Arnold is closing in on a move to Real Madrid for next season, Liverpool are optimistic Van Dijk will follow Salah in extending his stay at the club, having provided a positive update on his own contract talks after the club’s 3-2 loss at Fulham.