TBR Football understands that Liverpool will use the international break to make a renewed push to try and hammer out terms with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool did not envisage this scenario that they may not keep any of their big three out-of-contract players, but as it stands that is how things are playing out.
At this stage, Trent Alexander-Arnold looks set for a move to Real Madrid, with Liverpool starting work on possible replacements, including Jeremie Frimpong.
But with Salah and Van Dijk, the Reds remain intent on ensuring they both remain and are ready for a new round of talks with the pair.
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk’s situations have caused alarm at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk’s situations have caused alarm at Liverpool, although lines of communication remain firmly open between all sides, sources have told Graeme Bailey – chief correspondent at TBR Football.
Both players are more than open to the idea of remaining at Anfield under Arne Slot – who for his part has made it clear he would like them to continue.
TBR Football understands that the main issues with both players’ camp are that the offers that have been put to them by Liverpool are simply not what they were expecting or hoping for.
The fresh talks are due to take place over the coming weeks and the Merseyside club are hopeful of an agreement being reached.
What is the latest with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid?
TBR Football has previously revealed that Trent Alexander-Arnold has already made up his mind about a move to Real Madrid and that the Anfield hierarchy are aware of his situation.
Publicly, Liverpool’s record breaking offer to Alexander-Arnold remains on the table, but privately they have long accepted that he is heading to Spain this summer.
