Liverpool are reportedly set to begin contract talks with one of their players soon, as contract negotiations continue to be a major topic among fans. Key players like Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have deals expiring at the end of this season.
Fabrizio Romano reported on Monday that the club’s hierarchy is actively working on securing a new contract for Ibrahima Konate, and an agreement with the French defender is expected to be finalized soon. Additionally, another player in Arne Slot’s squad may soon be involved in discussions regarding his future.
According to Football Insider, Andy Robertson remains Jurgen Klopp’s preferred left-back, and the club plans to begin contract talks with the Scotland captain next summer, a year before his current contract expires. Anfield officials are keen to avoid the situation they face with Salah, Van Dijk, and Trent, and with Robertson being an important part of the leadership group alongside those players and Alisson Becker, he continues to be a vital figure in the squad.
Despite recent criticism of his form, especially following a challenging match against Arsenal in late October, Andy Robertson remains a crucial figure for Liverpool. His significance to the team cannot be overlooked, with Steven Gerrard having previously hailed him as ‘world-class.’
If Liverpool were to lose any of Salah, Trent, or Van Dijk, maintaining continuity and leadership within the squad would be essential, and Robertson would play a vital role in that leadership structure. At 30, he still has much to contribute in the coming years, and with a weekly wage of £160,000—making him the fourth-highest earner at the club—his salary is reasonable for a club of Liverpool’s financial stature.
As long as Robertson continues to feature regularly under Jurgen Klopp, it’s likely he would be content to remain at Anfield. Hopefully, any future contract talks with the Scotland captain will proceed smoothly, avoiding the kind of drama currently surrounding players like Salah, Van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold.
