Mohamed Salah is edging closer to signing a new contract with Liverpool as talks have been progressing well.

Salah has made it abundantly clear that remaining at Anfield is his priority and it is understood there has finally been a breakthrough after a lengthy negotiation process.

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There have also been steps made in the discussions over a new deal for Virgil van Dijk.

Like with Salah, Liverpool have always been confident Van Dijk would commit to the club and there is optimism he will remain beyond the summer.

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Paul Merson says news of Liverpool edging closer to new deals for Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk is bad news for their Premier League title contenders.

"There is progress," Van Dijk said when asked about his contract situation on Sunday?

I love the club."

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Van Dijk is 33 years old but has played every minute of every Premier League game for Liverpool this season.

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If he goes, of course I'll be disappointed but I hope it goes well for him."

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Real Madrid want to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in time for him to play in the Club World Cup this summer - despite the fact his Liverpool contract does not expire until 15 days after the tournament has started.

"If they want him to play in the group stage of the Club World Cup, they are going to have to negotiate with Liverpool and come to some arrangement for him to be released early from his contract," said Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol.