Liverpool news as Mohamed Salah urged to quit and Trent Alexander-Arnold remorse

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Rafael van der Vaart has advised Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool amid Saudi Pro League links, while Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken about disappointing fans after his Real Madrid moveMohamed Salah has received advice regarding his Liverpool future(Image: Getty Images)As the summer transfer window looms, Liverpool will already be laying plans for the next season.The Reds are striving to clinch a Champions League spot this term as they approach the final stages of the campaign, having recorded a much-needed 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Despite a mixed season for the current Premier League champions following their impressive transfer dealings last year, it could prove advantageous in the long run.Several of Liverpool's key signings will aim to step up in their second year at Anfield, but there remains work to be done with the squad.

Without further ado, Liverpool.com rounds up some of the most significant stories surrounding the Reds...READ MORE: Rio Ngumoha shares two-word message after Jamie Carragher's comments on Liverpool talentREAD MORE: Arne Slot makes 'lucky' admission as Liverpool boss agrees with Alexis Mac AllisterSalah verdictFormer Tottenham star Rafael van der Vaart has offered his thoughts on Mohamed Salah's situation and suggested Liverpool's star forward should consider moving on.The 33-year-old continues to feature for Slot's side, though his goal tally hasn't matched last campaign's output, yet Van der Vaart reckons now would be an opportune moment for Salah to depart Anfield."When I look at Mohammed Salah and the position he plays on the pitch, he has lost that extra half yard and the pace is gone with age," he told Sky Bet. "When you look at Virgil van Dijk, age is less important for a defender."He added: "Having a big player and a big name (like Salah) is sometimes a problem for both the player and coach."When you expect certain things as a coach from him, and he doesn't do it, then of course you have the right to put him on the bench, but because it's Mohamed Salah, this can cause a massive issue – in every press conference, every question will be on Salah."It could be best for both sides if Salah goes somewhere else in the summer."Alexander-Arnold remorseTrent Alexander-Arnold opted to join Real Madrid from Liverpool last summer, though the defender's maiden campaign has been disrupted by fitness problems and competition for his position, restricting his appearances.Trent Alexander-Arnold has endured a diffciult first season at Real Madrid(Image: Getty Images)His remarks after leaving the Reds suggested some remorse over how Liverpool fans viewed his departure."I completely understand the feelings that go with that (leaving Liverpool), and I've felt it myself, so I completely understand that the news will disappoint a lot of people, will anger people, it will make them upset," Alexander-Arnold said."Obviously, that went into the decision as well – it's something you don't want to do, you don't want to ever have these moments where you feel like you're letting a lot of people down, you're disappointing a lot of people."But I've had to make a decision for me, it's as simple as that."