Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits he has no control over expiring stars’ futures

Arne Slot said he “cannot control” the private lives of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold after the trio played their final Liverpool match before they become free to negotiate with other clubs.

West Ham were routed 5-0 at the London Stadium to send Slot’s side eight points clear at the top of the Premier League with Salah and Alexander-Arnold amongst five different scorers.

All three players will be able to enter talks with foreign clubs as of January 1 as...