Liverpool have chosen which player will be the first to receive a new contract offer

Liverpool are approaching a crucial period for finalizing new contracts for some of their key players.

While the Reds have enjoyed an impeccable start to the Premier League season, off-field matters have somewhat overshadowed their achievements.

This situation isn’t Arne Slot’s fault; the new head coach has inherited significant contract issues from Jurgen Klopp.

Although Slot has performed exceptionally well on the pitch, it is now time for him to demonstrate his capability off the field.

Following Mohamed Salah’s recent public challenge to Liverpool on live television, fans are eagerly awaiting definitive progress on new contracts. It seems that progress is imminent.

Luis Diaz is expected to receive a new contract from Liverpool. Fans would undoubtedly appreciate hearing that Salah has agreed to a new deal with the club.

Reflecting on 2022, when Salah signed his previous extension, it was a surprise. Fans would welcome a similar surprise now.

The same goes for Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk. A simultaneous announcement of contract extensions for these three would be well received. This could be Liverpool’s intention.

However, another contract issue has recently emerged involving Luis Diaz.

Recent reports suggest that Liverpool are not overly concerned about Diaz’s contract situation.

Yet, journalist Graeme Bailey, speaking exclusively to Rousing The Kop, indicates that Liverpool will offer Diaz a new deal, possibly even before finalizing deals for the headline trio.

“He is going to get his new contract, I believe,” says Bailey. “Liverpool have been somewhat displeased with the way his representatives have handled negotiations. However, they acknowledge that he deserves a wage increase and improved terms.

“I think he might even be sorted out before Trent Alexander-Arnold,” Bailey adds. “Diaz and Trent are the main priorities. Discussions with Salah are planned, but they hope Diaz and Trent might be completed first.”

As for the other three contracts, Diaz’s extension will be a positive development for fans, but it’s clear that supporters are primarily focused on the contracts of Salah, Van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold.

Bailey suggests that the October international break will be a critical period for these negotiations. “I expect that discussions will take place around the October international break, with all parties presenting their positions,” says the journalist.

“We will have a clearer picture by then, and I believe Arne Slot will play a significant role in this.”