Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted on Friday that he knew for a while that Mohamed Salah's contract talks were heading in the "right direction."

While Alexander-Arnold is closing in on a move to Real Madrid for next season, Liverpool are optimistic Van Dijk will follow Salah in extending his stay at the club, having provided a positive update on his own contract talks after the club’s 3-2 loss at Fulham.

The Liverpool manager spoke openly about the team's chances of winning silverware in the next few years. Suddenly, that has gone from possible to probable following this week's news.