The 2024/25 season has been a phenomenal one for Arne Slot during his debut campaign in charge of Liverpool, taking over from Jürgen Klopp seamlessly.
The Dutchman looks set to claim the Premier League title at the first attempt, currently only losing twice in his 31 league outings – boasting an 11-point cushion over second-placed Arsenal.
He will undoubtedly be disappointed that they’ve been unable to add the Carabao Cup to the list of trophies secured this year, after losing 2-1 to Newcastle United in the final at Wembley.
However, his first season at Anfield has certainly given supporters reasons to be positive about the 46-year-old’s tenure on Merseyside, with 2025/26 an opportunity to build on the success achieved in recent months.
Any chance of further trophies in the coming years may have received a boost after the news that emerged out of the club over the last couple of days.
Mohamed Salah’s contract situation at Liverpool
Over the last few months, news regarding Mohamed Salah’s contract situation has been quiet, with many fearing the worst over his future at Liverpool.
His contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but it appears that he’s set to continue his journey at Anfield if the latest update from David Ornstein is to be believed.
The journalist confirmed that there’s been a breakthrough in talks, with the Egyptian set to sign a new contract until the summer of 2027 – taking his spell on Merseyside to a decade after joining in 2017.
His tally of 54 combined goals and assists in just 45 appearances this season is evidence of how crucial he’s been to Slot’s plans in 2024/25, undoubtedly the key to any further success next time around.
Whilst such news is certainly a huge positive for the fanbase, it could spell bad news for one other first-team member who may need to depart the side to gain regular minutes elsewhere.
The player who may be sold after Salah’s contract extension
Liverpool’s talent in the first-team is there for all to see, especially considering their record of just seven defeats across all competitions throughout the 2024/25 campaign.
Every player has played their part, whether that be like Salah in starring in the majority of outings, or Wataru Endo, who is usually the go-to man to come off the bench to see out a victory.
However, the limited opportunities for some players could see them depart the Reds in the near future to further their career and reach the potential they arrived at Anfield with.
Attacker Harvey Elliott joined the club back in 2019 from Fulham after paying a £4.3m compensation fee, with the hope he can progress and be a star for years to come.
Fast-forward six years since his move, the 22-year-old has racked up over 100 senior appearances at Anfield, but the majority of which have been off the substitutes bench.
2019/20
2
0
0
0
2021/22
6
4
0
0
2022/23
32
18
1
2
2023/24
34
11
3
6
2024/25
12
0
0
1
Total:
86
33
4
9
Elliott, who’s been labelled “phenomenal” by journalist David Lynch, has failed to start a single league game in 2024/25, unable to dislodge Salah from his starting role in his natural right-wing position.
Despite his lack of action, he’s been touted with a move to fellow top-flight outfit Newcastle United, with Slot placing a £50m price tag on the talented youngster.
Given his lack of minutes, coupled with the Egyptian’s new deal at Anfield, the club could look to cash in on Elliott’s services – banking themselves a hefty profit on a fringe player.
There’s no doubt that the manager will want to strengthen his side during the summer, with any sale of the former Fulham ace massively aiding their hunt for reinforcements in the window.
It would be a risk to cash in on a player who has bags of time to develop further, but his lack of action is evidence that Slot doesn’t see him as a key player in his plans, potentially needing regular action to further his progress and allow the side to reach the next level in 2025/26.
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