Great contract news: Liverpool defender wants extension after what he’s seen from Arne Slot

Arne Slot made a show of defiance in backing his players’ mental strength amid persistent questioning over Liverpool’s contract saga.

The Merseysiders may be putting this reality to one side as they look to build on a strong start to the 2024/24 campaign, but it will be difficult to entirely ignore.

74 days stand in the way of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah being free to negotiate with overseas outfits over a pre-contract agreement from January 1.

We’re not talking about squad players here ...