Arne Slot (Liverpool)
October 2025
Slot decried basics and duels lost as Liverpool slumped to a fourth successive league defeat, slipping to sixth. He bemoaned two calls: a denied Gakpo penalty before Brentford’s second, and a VAR penalty against Van Dijk converted by Thiago. Goals from Ouattara, Schade, Kerkez and Salah framed a chaotic setback that further dents the champions’ title defence.
Arne Slot (Liverpool)
September 2025
Liverpool boss Arne Slot confirmed Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Ryan Gravenberch, and Dominik Szoboszlai will all be rested for the Carabao Cup clash with Southampton after a demanding run of fixtures. After making changes in the Merseyside derby win over Everton, Slot stressed rotation is vital to sustain momentum across competitions. The absence of key starters opens opportunities for fringe players to prove themselves as Liverpool’s depth faces a fresh test midweek.
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
August 2025
Anthony Gordon was sent off after a dangerous lunge on Virgil van Dijk left stud marks on the defender’s calf. Initially given a yellow card, VAR upgraded it to a red, leaving Newcastle down to ten men against Liverpool. The reckless foul drew widespread criticism online, with fans calling the challenge dangerous and “madness.” Gordon will miss three games as punishment, further denting Newcastle’s attacking depth after he was one of their brighter performers in the opening half.
Diogo Jota (Liverpool)
August 2025
Virgil van Dijk has paid tribute to Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident with his brother. Liverpool are determined to honour his legacy on and off the pitch. Jota was driving back to pre-season due to recovery from a lung operation when the crash occurred. Van Dijk emphasized the importance of supporting Jota’s family and carrying his memory forward across the season.
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.
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
April 2025
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is expected to sign a new two-year contract, following Mohamed Salah’s recent extension, ahead of the Reds’ weekend clash with Leicester City.
Salah confirmed his deal last week and hinted Van Dijk would follow. The Dutch defender, who just captained Liverpool for the 100th time, reaffirmed his love for the club and suggested an announcement is imminent.
Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
April 2025
Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract extension at Liverpool and expressed his desire to keep playing alongside Virgil van Dijk, who hinted at staying after scoring the winner in a 2–1 victory over West Ham.
Van Dijk, out of contract this summer, celebrated his goal by kissing the badge and said, “Let’s see what next week will look like.” Liverpool are now 13 points clear atop the Premier League and could clinch the title next weekend.
Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
Talks ongoing, close to agreement
Salah is nearing a new two-year deal at Liverpool despite speculation linking him to a Saudi move. Van Dijk is also in contract talks.
Liverpool are ready to meet Salah’s salary demands. There is less optimism about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s renewal, which remains uncertain.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
April 2025
Salah is one goal away from becoming the Premier League’s highest-scoring non-English player and could break Haaland’s single-season record of 36 goals, but his future remains uncertain as his contract nears expiration.
Despite scoring 27 goals this season and showing no signs of slowing down, Salah’s contract—like those of Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold—has yet to be renewed. Liverpool’s hesitance over offering long-term deals to players over 30 risks losing key stars.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
March 2025
Gary Neville believes Liverpool could suffer a “huge” £250 million setback if Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, and Salah all leave on free transfers this summer as their contracts run down.
Speaking about the potential departures, Neville emphasized the financial and tactical burden it would place on new boss Arne Slot. He highlighted the trio’s world-class quality and warned that even Liverpool’s renowned recruitment team would struggle to replace them simultaneously. Alexander-Arnold is linked with Real Madrid, while uncertainty surrounds Salah and Van Dijk’s futures.