'I can tell you': Fabrizio Romano reveals that Liverpool are preparing contract talks with two key stars

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Liverpool are not wanting to risk losing any of their players for free in the future.The Reds have had a terrible start to the season and things are certainly not as positive as they were this time last season.Six losses from their last seven games has left a lot to be desired, with performances nowhere near the levels they need to be.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Despite the results, some players have been able to hold their heads up high so far, with their individual outings being rather impressive to say the least.And for two of Liverpool’s best players so far this season, they could be rewarded with new deals very soon, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that the club are keen to open negotiations.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesLiverpool want to open contract talks with Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai Liverpool have been all over the place in the early exchanges, but Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai certainly have not.Both of them have been the engines in Liverpool’s midfield, or all over the pitch in Szoboszlai’s case, and they have really been let down by those around them.Fans will be desperate to see them stay at the club as well given how important they are, and Liverpool clearly agree as they want them to commit their long-term futures very soon.“One I want to mention is Ryan Gravenberch.

He is one of their most positive players at the beginning of this season, and Liverpool are very happy with him,” Romano said on the Here We Go Podcast.“He is out of contract in 2028 and what I can tell you is Liverpool are preparing a discussion with his agents over a new contract.“It is not something advanced at this stage, so Liverpool have not prepared anything yet, but the idea is to start talking as soon as possible.READ MORE: ‘Exceptional’ Liverpool star let down again by Arne Slot during Crystal Palace loss, it needs to change“One more is Dominik Szoboszlai as he is out of contract in 2028. Liverpool are thinking about the possibility of discussions with his agents.

“These are two topics Liverpool would like to discuss as soon as possible, but it is going to take some time.”Liverpool know the players they need to build the team aroundLiverpool have very much built the team around some key stars in the past, these being Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.But now, the new era is about to begin, with the Reds needing to look at the next players to lead the team forward.Gravenberch and Szoboszlai should very much be in their thinking, while so too should Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.Hugo Ekitike probably also deserves a mention, showing just how exciting the future is at Liverpool.The defence will need a new addition to build around, with some like Marc Guehi being ideal, with the spine of the team then sorted for a very long time.