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As Liverpool edge closer to their 20th Premier League title—needing just 11 points from seven games—the protracted contract sagas of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have loomed over Anfield like an unwelcome subplot.

However, relief is finally imminent, with Salah and Van Dijk set to sign new deals, while Alexander-Arnold’s departure for Real Madrid appears inevitable.

Mohamed Salah, whose current contract expires this summer, has been the subject of relentless speculation amid interest from Saudi Pro League clubs.

Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr reportedly tabled offers exceeding £150 million last season.

Yet Fabrizio Romano revealed Salah’s camp never engaged in talks, with the Egyptian prioritizing staying at Anfield.

“The message was always clear: ‘I want to stay,’” Romano stated, noting Salah’s willingness to compromise financially to secure a two-year extension.

Meanwhile, Virgil van Dijk’s contract breakthrough follows months of delicate negotiations.

The Dutch captain, 33, confirmed “progress” after Liverpool’s recent defeat to Fulham, with The Athletic reporting a two-year deal through 2027.

Van Dijk’s influence extends beyond his league-leading 13 clean sheets; his leadership has been pivotal in mentoring Jarell Quansah and maintaining squad cohesion during Arne Slot’s transitional first season.

But it has now emerged that Mo Salah turned down a mammoth offer from the Middle East to remain at Anfield.

Currently, the Egyptian earns £350,000 per week, making him one of the highest earners in the Premier League.

Middle-East-based journalist Isamel Mahmoud has reported that Saudi Arabia was willing to offer a staggering €150 million per year to entice him away:

“Salah could have earned an annual salary of around €150 million in Saudi Arabia,” he wrote on X

“But it was never about the money — it was about legacy, continuing to break records, and his deep desire to win the Ballon d’Or.”

Additionally, it would have been tax-free income, making Salah’s decision all the more noble.

Resolving Salah and Van Dijk’s futures mitigates the disruption of Alexander-Arnold’s departure?

While losing a homegrown star stings, retaining two iconic figures ensures continuity for Slot’s project.

Salah’s extension, in particular, sends a potent message: true elite players still prioritize legacy projects over financial windfalls, even as Saudi influence grows.

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