An replace from David Ornstein might give Liverpool followers renewed hope that Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk will stay on the membership past the summer season switch window.
Together with Trent Alexander-Arnold, their contracts are simply over three months away from expiry, and with no discernible signal of an imminent decision, fears have been rising that every of them might stroll away on free transfers on the finish of this season.
Nevertheless, some of the dependable reporters within the enterprise has indicated that – for the elder two gamers no less than – there might but be a contented ending for Reds supporters.
What has Ornstein stated about Salah and Van Dijk contracts?
In a Q&A for The Athletic, Ornstein was requested about the place issues stand with Salah’s contract state of affairs, detailing: “I simply know Liverpool have been optimistic for a while that they are going to attain an settlement as a result of, finally, they need Salah to remain and there’s a perception that he’s completely satisfied and would really like the identical.
“Now, after all, the numbers will have to be proper (on what we predict is a proposed two-year extension) and clearly that has not been straightforward… however there has thus far been nothing to point talks have stopped or are usually not transferring in a optimistic course.
“Moreover, once you make checks on rumours/experiences/ideas that Salah is perhaps set for a transfer to the Saudi Professional League or Paris Saint-Germain, for instance, you are likely to obtain fairly quick and agency denials.
“I additionally don’t sense the Champions League and EFL Cup closing defeats could have any bearing on the result or timings. The identical, I believe, with Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.”
When one other reader enquired about Van Dijk’s contract, Ornstein replied that ‘all events’ concerned are ‘taking part in down’ rumours linking him with Paris Saint-Germain, and Liverpool ‘stay assured’ that the membership captain will agree a brand new deal.
Will Salah and Van Dijk signal new contracts at Liverpool?
Given how lengthy the trio’s contract conditions have rumbled on, any updates aside from an official announcement could also be handled with a component of warning from Reds followers, however Ornstein’s info on Salah and Van Dijk affords grounds for optimism.
With the duo being LFC’s two highest earners on a mixed £570,000 per week (Capology) and turning 33 and 34 respectively in the summertime, there have been a couple of ideas that membership chiefs could also be reluctant at hand profitable new offers to gamers approaching their mid-30s.
James Pearce has additionally identified that, if Liverpool have been to increase the contracts of their high scorer and captain, it’d cut back the finances accessible for incoming transfers over the summer season, one other caveat which’ll probably play into FSG’s considering.
Nevertheless, it’s not simply by blind loyalty that many Reds followers are determined to see Salah and Van Dijk renewing their dedication to the membership. The Dutchman has led by instance with a collection of commanding performances on the coronary heart of defence, whereas the Egyptian has racked up an unbelievable tally of 32 objectives and 22 assists thus far this season.
The wait goes on, however no less than this replace from the ever-reliable Ornstein is one to offer LFC supporters with some welcome encouragement.
