Arne Slot Losing Faith as Liverpool Set Price for Star Player

Liverpool are not anticipating a busy January transfer window as Arne Slot sets his sights on a Premier League title challenge.

The Reds resumed their EPL campaign over the weekend with a 2-2 draw at home against Manchester United, but Slot’s side still leads the title race by six points.

The primary focus at Anfield remains on ongoing contract negotiations with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, and club captain Virgil van Dijk.

Slot is reportedly content with his current squad, although there is a possibility of a significant sale to generate funds for future acquisitions.

According to Football Insider, Darwin Nunez could be one player moved on by Slot after a mixed start to his tenure under the Dutch coach.

Nunez’s Liverpool contract, transfer value

Nunez’s existing deal keeps him at the club until 2028 after joining for £64m ($71m) from Benfica in June 2022.

The Uruguayan has struggled with consistency on Merseyside, having scored just 20 EPL goals across his first two seasons under Jurgen Klopp.

Slot has used him even less in the 2024/25 season, with just seven league starts and two goals by the midway point of the campaign.

Reports suggest that Liverpool are willing to entertain offers around £45m ($55m), a significant loss on their initial investment in the 25-year-old.

Slot’s stance on Nunez seems clear, with Salah, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, and Cody Gakpo all ahead of him in the attacking hierarchy, and the former Feyenoord manager losing confidence in his ability to adapt to the new system at Liverpool.

Newcastle United may be tempted to make a bid, either in January or the summer, particularly if they receive a substantial offer for star striker Alexander Isak.

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Fabrizio Romano Shares Optimistic Transfer Update for Liverpool

Fabrizio Romano has shared an exclusive update regarding the futures of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, indicating that Liverpool is feeling optimistic about securing their contracts.

In his comments to CaughtOffside via the Daily Briefing, Romano revealed that while there is still work to be done to retain these two key players, discussions are ongoing.

The situation appears less promising for Liverpool in terms of keeping Trent Alexander-Arnold, but there is still confidence that the club can convince both Salah and Van Dijk to remain at Anfield.

Similar to Alexander-Arnold, both Salah and Van Dijk are set to be out of contract this summer, which means Liverpool is racing against time to get them to sign new deals.

At this point, things seem to be progressing in the right direction, though a resolution may not be immediate.

Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk to stay at Liverpool?

“Liverpool maintain their stance – they are confident to make it happen with Salah and Van Dijk, but there is still no breakthrough in talks.

“So, there is more work for them to do on those deals.”

Liverpool fans may feel disappointed by the lack of progress with Alexander-Arnold, but holding on to two iconic figures like Salah and Van Dijk would likely ease that frustration.

Salah, in particular, has been one of the top performers globally in recent months, making it crucial for Liverpool to avoid losing the Egyptian international on a free transfer.

Van Dijk, the club’s captain, continues to perform at a high level despite his age, so Liverpool fans will be hoping he extends his stay at Anfield as well.