Liverpool will continue the process of sorting out the contract status of some of the key players.
With the future sorted for Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, they aim to keep the heart of their team and provide manager Arne Slot the right platform to achieve success with the club.
Liverpool is set to turn their attention to Lewis Diaz, who is expected to begin formal contract negotiations at the end of the season, according to the Daily Mail.
The Columbian winger, who became a fan favorite at Anfield, joined from FC Porto in January 2022 and quickly made the mark.
Within months of his arrival, he played a key role in Liverpool’s domestic cup double, winning both the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup under former manager Jurgen Klopp.
Under head coach Arne Slot this season, Diaz once again showed his worth and played a key role in the campaign that won the Liverpool title.
He scored 12 Premier League goals and marked them when he hit double digits in the top flight campaign.
Diaz’s current deal will run until 2027, but Liverpool is keen to ward off the growing interest from overseas, especially from clubs in Saudi Arabia and Laliga, by securing a long-term future with new contracts.
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This summer’s discussion is expected to clarify the intentions of both parties.
Diaz has given no indication that he wants to leave, but Liverpool is about to lock down one of his most valuable offensive players.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alison Becker describes Louis Diaz as a “great player.”
Anfield has a growing sense of Trent Alexander Arnold coming to Real Madrid.
As Liverpool accepts a defeat in that front, they are determined to confirm they agree to a new deal for other key players.
The situation for Ibahima Connate is similar to the French defender who quickly entered the final year of his contract.
In addition to keeping the best players, the Reds are considering Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton’s move.
Bournemouth’s Dean Huysen is also on the club’s radar when it comes to defensive targets.
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