Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
April 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold must clarify his Liverpool future next week, with his contract expiring this summer and Real Madrid reportedly interested.
Alexander-Arnold has avoided contract talk in recent interviews. Neville says once Liverpool clinch the title, there’ll be no excuse to delay a public decision on whether he’s staying or leaving.
Diogo Jota, Ibrahima Konaté, Luis Díaz (Liverpool)
April 2025
Liverpool are resuming talks with Jota, Díaz, and Konaté to extend their contracts after locking in deals with key veterans Salah and Van Dijk.
Talks had broken down earlier. Konaté’s case is urgent, with PSG interested and his deal expiring next summer.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
April 2025; new contract signed earlier this month
Despite renewing his Liverpool contract, Saudi Arabia’s sports minister says Salah “fits the identity” of the Saudi Pro League and remains an admired figure. He cited Salah’s iconic Arab Muslim status and superstar appeal as aligning with league goals.
While younger signings are now prioritized, the Saudi Pro League continues to be linked with Salah due to his influence and profile. No formal approach was made, but speculation persists given the PIF’s history of major signings and strategic league development.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
April 2025
Liverpool remain interested in Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo as part of a broader plan to refresh their attack. Mbeumo is viewed as a long-term successor or rotation option despite Salah’s recent extension.
Brentford want £50m for the 25-year-old forward. Liverpool see him as a versatile attacker who could add depth and energy ahead of a demanding campaign.
Darwin Nunez (Liverpool)
Week of Liverpool’s win over West Ham (April 2025)
Darwin Nunez’s Liverpool future appears uncertain after he missed the West Ham match, with reports of a training ground bust-up and cryptic comments from boss Arne Slot.
Slot claimed Nunez “didn’t feel himself” and denied any verbal clash with staff, but the vague explanation and recent tension fuel speculation of a potential summer exit.
Ollie Watkins (Liverpool)
Summer 2025
Liverpool are considering Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as a more affordable alternative to Newcastle’s Alexander Isak.
Watkins, under contract until 2028, has scored 14 goals in 32 league games and could be targeted if Isak’s valuation proves too high.
Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool)
Summer 2025 transfer window
David James suggests Manchester City should sign Kelleher as a potential replacement for Ederson
With Kelleher likely to leave due to limited chances and Ederson’s future uncertain, James sees the Irish keeper as a strong fit at the Etihad
Jurgen Klopp (Former Liverpool manager, now Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull)
April 2025, following links to Real Madrid and Brazil roles
Klopp’s agent Marc Kosicke confirmed he’s “very happy” in his new Red Bull position, dismissing rumours of a coaching return.
Despite speculation linking Klopp to Real Madrid or Brazil amid Ancelotti’s uncertain future, the German is focused on leading Red Bull’s football strategy and searching for a new Leipzig coach.
Jürgen Klopp (Liverpool), Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen), Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
Potential transition by June 2025 (Club World Cup)
Real Madrid are accelerating plans to replace Ancelotti, with Klopp reportedly ready to take charge. Brazil are also pushing to appoint Ancelotti following Madrid’s UCL exit. Xabi Alonso remains a candidate, but would cost Madrid €10m to release from Leverkusen.
Madrid may part ways with Ancelotti before season’s end; Klopp is seen as a strong successor, while Brazil awaits Ancelotti’s availability.
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
New contract signed April 18, 2025 – runs until July 2027
Van Dijk ends months of speculation by signing a new two-year deal. His previous contract was set to expire this summer. The renewal follows Mohamed Salah’s extension, with Trent Alexander-Arnold talks still ongoing.
Negotiations led by sporting director Richard Hughes and Van Dijk’s agent Neil Fewings were always focused on staying at Liverpool. Van Dijk expressed pride in being called an “adopted Scouser” and reaffirmed his love for the club.
