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Liverpool has done well this season considering it had to entirely rebuild its midfield ahead of 2023/24, and the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai should be better next season with a campaign under their belts.

The same is true for Mohamed Salah, but unlike the former pair, he has recently very publicly displayed his dissatisfaction.

New sporting director Richard Hughes is joining Liverpool at a potentially tricky time and the contract issues will be a significant test of his abilities.

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It won’t have escaped anyone's attention that the Egyptian was arguing with Klopp on the London Stadium touchline during the 2-2 draw with West Ham on Saturday.

However, The Athletic reported on Monday that this outcome is not on the cards.

Liverpool is reported to 'fully expect' Salah to stay and they are planning for life with him in their squad next season.

While it's claimed the league's hierarchy believes Salah wants to spend another season at Liverpool, it is likely to launch a fresh bid for his signature as his Anfield contract runs down.

While sorting the futures of Alexander-Arnold and Van Dijk will be another huge task, it is the negotiations with Salah and ultimate conclusion which might prove the biggest test of Hughes' first year as sporting director at Liverpool.
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