David Ornstein Drops Triple Contract Bombshell in Latest Liverpool Update But There’s A Stark Warning
Liverpool enjoyed a positive weekend as their Premier League title rivals faltered, with David Ornstein also sharing a noteworthy update about Mo Salah’s contract situation on Sunday.
The Reds had little to worry about as both Arsenal and Manchester City failed to secure victories, each settling for a draw in their respective matches.
Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea showcased their credentials as genuine title contenders. They delivered a thrilling 4-3 comeback win against a struggling Tottenham side, underlining their potential in the league.
With Chelsea now only four points behind Arne Slot’s Liverpool—who still have a game in hand—it would be wise for everyone to monitor the Blues’ progress closely as the competition heats up.
Contract Talks are Still Going to “Take Time”
The ongoing contract discussions are unlikely to be resolved in the near future.
On the bright side, all three parties have officially received proposals, though David Ornstein has cautioned fans that a final agreement remains distant.
“A resolution is expected to take time, which is far from ideal for Liverpool given Salah and Van Dijk – plus academy graduate Trent Alexander-Arnold – can sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign teams from January 1,” the journalist reported for The Athletic.
“But all three have now received proposals from the club and talks continue.”
This directly contradicts an earlier claim made by Salah’s compatriot, Haytham Farouk, who suggested that the Egyptian star had already signed a new contract.
It’s clear there is still significant progress to be made, though the club’s recent steps represent a positive move in the negotiation process.
From what we’ve observed, it’s fair to say that both the 32-year-old and Virgil van Dijk seem fully committed to continuing their journey at Anfield.
Even if the initial offers fall short of expectations, Liverpool have at least demonstrated their willingness to maintain the relationship by initiating meaningful dialogue.
The situation becomes slightly more complex when discussing Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract.
On the field, our No.66 has shown nothing but professionalism with his performances. However, off the pitch, there are some worrying signs, especially with Real Madrid reportedly interested in the player.
This interest coincides with the fullback’s ambition to secure football’s most prestigious individual honour, the Ballon d’Or.
While we anticipate that both Salah and the captain would be prepared to wait patiently if discussions extend past the January 1 deadline, the situation with the vice-captain is less certain.
Would he be willing to resist the temptation of a potential pre-contract agreement with the Spanish giants, especially given the opportunities it could provide for his personal ambitions?
Only time will tell.
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