Szoboszlai Among 6 Key Decisions

With Ibrahima Konate into the ultimate months of his deal at Liverpool, we rank the subsequent most pressing contract priorities.

Talks are ongoing between Konate’s representatives and the membership as he speeds in the direction of the expiration of his present contract, a state of affairs that additionally befalls Andy Robertson.

The pair are the present priorities because of having solely quite a few months contracted to the membership, however Liverpool can not afford to take their eyes off who’s subsequent in line for a brand new deal.

There can’t be a repeat of the Trent Alexander-Arnold saga.

With an additional 12 first-team gamers out of contract by both 2027 or 2028, we rank the subsequent most pressing priorities.

Dominik Szoboszlai – Exp. 2028

Talks are underway, however the Hungarian has insisted it’s “not in my palms” as he awaits the “proper supply,” although he has confused he loves the membership.

Liverpool must do all they will to maintain Szoboszlai’s eyes from straying elsewhere, and that may be prevented by not tabling an underwhelming contract.

The membership can have sure parameters and can seemingly extremely incentivise any supply, however tying him as much as a deal past 2028 is the subsequent precedence, even when others have much less time left on their present deal.

Szoboszlai has the qualities of a future captain, has outperformed his objectives and assists season on season, is an integral cog, and at 25 continues to be in his peak years.

Our verdict: Signal him up, pronto. There’s a wage construction to contemplate, however Szoboszlai leads the subsequent wave of ‘stars’.

Curtis Jones – Exp. 2027

Has been linked to Tottenham and Inter over the past seven months and can be within the ultimate yr of his deal in the summertime.

Liverpool have invested closely in his growth and at 25 is now in his prime years, to not point out he’s an area consultant on the pitch, which is essential to protect.

You may perceive his private want to play extra commonly, however Liverpool can not afford to lose a flexible and dedicated member of the squad, and their supply will seemingly must replicate that.

Our verdict: Native, homegrown, loves the membership and represents its values, these qualities don’t come round typically. Make him really feel valued and prolong his deal; he shouldn’t be thought-about on the market.

Alisson – Exp. 2027*

Alisson‘s contract contains an possibility to increase by an additional yr this summer season, which might see his deal run till the summer season of 2027.

Liverpool have but to formally set off the extension, however it’s anticipated to be a foregone conclusion because it offers the membership the choice of maintaining him or guaranteeing a price in the summertime.

Whereas there have been some noticeable modifications to Alisson‘s efficiency ranges, he stays invaluable to Liverpool and a extra dependable possibility than Mamardashvili, at current.

Our verdict: Set off the one-year extension and re-evaluate halfway into subsequent season, at which level Alisson can be 34 and Mamardashvili should be rising.

Virgil van Dijk – Exp. 2027

Signing a two-year deal merely pushed the dialog about his future additional down the street, with it quickly to be again on the agenda because the deal he not too long ago signed ends subsequent summer season.

He turns 35 in the summertime however stays invaluable and immoveable on the centre of defence, along with his availability a key asset that many youthful than him can not replicate.

It feels flawed to even consider a future with out Van Dijk, however in Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni Liverpool have not less than began to plant the seeds.

His management and capabilities stay unmatched and tentative discussions might want to begin after the World Cup as to how each events see their future for 2027/28 and past.

Our verdict: Reassess halfway by subsequent season, does he wish to push on and, extra importantly, is he able to nonetheless being a daily starter? Not like Mo Salah, you might see Van Dijk play out his contract, whether or not the present one is his final or not.

Ryan Gravenberch – Exp. 2028

Gravenberch was the success story of Arne Slot‘s first season in cost, however has proven indicators that he wants competitors within the place and a participant he can successfully rotate with to maintain him firing.

He can be 24 at first of subsequent season and that leaves loads of years of potential for Liverpool to faucet into, although any new phrases will have to be reflective of his standing within the facet.

With three key midfielders all seeing their contracts expire in 2028, every can be ready to see how the membership values the others earlier than committing, which makes it all of the extra essential Liverpool don’t permit conversations to pull on.

Our verdict: Reward Gravenberch’s transformation and the longer term years he may give the membership. Don’t stall.

Alexis Mac Allister – Exp. 2028

Alexis Mac Allister‘s father and agent Carlos has mentioned that they’re “ready for a suggestion” from Liverpool, which may point out the membership’s stance.

The Argentine turned 27 on Boxing Day and is in a unique place to Szoboszlai and Gravenberch for that cause, with the membership prone to be contemplating their choices.

Very similar to Luis Diaz, they may see this summer season as their final alternative to money in on Mac Allister earlier than he enters the ultimate yr of his deal.

He’s nonetheless most popular over the likes of Jones, which is a nod to his significance, but when the calls for of membership and nation are exhibiting a toll, there’s a choice to be made.

Our verdict: Liverpool should make clear the plan, stick or twist. A brand new contract would take him into his 30s, but it surely may defend his worth if not left to the ultimate yr.

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