Liverpool moved quickly to secure Ryan Gravenberch with a lucrative six-year deal, but the work on longer-term contracts is far from finished. The club’s attempt to avoid a repeat of last year\u2019s contract turmoil concluded positively when two veteran icons remained at Anfield, but fresh choices now lie ahead. With Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah signing two-year extensions in 2025, Liverpool must plan for multiple high-profile expiries and ensure the next core group are committed.<\/p>\n
Curtis Jones
\nThe homegrown Curtis Jones has been underused by Arne Slot this season. His ball security in the build-up and ability to break lines with vertical passes are attributes Liverpool have missed at times. Jones can dally in possession and is less effective when used higher upfield, yet his versatility is valued by the manager and he has occasionally been deployed at right back. With 18 months remaining on his contract, Inter and Tottenham Hotspur showed interest in January, and Liverpool briefly seemed open to selling. No move occurred in the winter, Inter are expected to reignite that interest in the summer, and Spurs could require a player of Jones\u2019s profile if they avoid relegation to the Championship. Liverpool have time to decide, but an attractive offer could prove tempting for an academy graduate.<\/p>\n
Alisson
\nThe club now risks losing three superstars in one swoop in 2027 because of the two-year extensions agreed for Van Dijk and Salah in 2025. At 33, Alisson still has several strong years left, but his injury history counts against him. He remains one of the world\u2019s best goalkeepers and could command another major contract. Liverpool\u2019s succession plan, Giorgi Mamardashvili, is yet to convince, with not much to go on yet, so the club may need to revisit its approach to the Brazilian\u2019s future. Another extension may be in the offing.<\/p>\n
Alexis Mac Allister
\nLiverpool\u2019s preferred midfield has not changed since last season, and the club may view the summer as the right window to sell Alexis Mac Allister. He has generally been brilliant for the Reds but has disappointed this year. His current deal runs until 2028, meaning Liverpool could still extract strong value now. Real Madrid have only been tenuously linked. The midfielder\u2019s father recently admitted that there has been no development on the new contract front. Mac Allister, who, according to Capology, earns $201,000 (\u00a3150,000) weekly, will see Gravenberch\u2019s bumper new deal and potentially believe he\u2019s worth something similar. Liverpool face a significant decision over the 27-year-old\u2019s future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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