The rousing start to the season Liverpool have made could get overshadowed in the coming months due to the contract situations of several of their key players.
Liverpool are sitting pretty at the summit of the Premier League table on 15 points after winning five of their opening six Premier League games.
They are also well-placed in the Champions League after back-to-back wins over Italian opposition with Arne Slot earning rave reviews from observers and Reds fans.
However, the good start to the season is facing the dark cloud of speculation surrounding the futures of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
There is real concern about Alexander-Arnold leaving the club on a free transfer next summer at the peak of his powers and with his best years ahead of him.
Jamie Carragher is growing concerned about the contract tussle between the two sides and Real Madrid have been in contact with the player to discuss a free transfer next summer.
The Reds want to hold on to him but Alexander-Arnold has rejected offers of a new deal so far and the club are now assessing options to replace him.
Liverpool eyeing a move for Spain’s Under-21 right-back
According to El Nacional, the Reds have identified Sevilla’s 21-year-old full-back, Juanlu Sanchez, as the ‘ideal replacement’ for the England international.
Liverpool want Alexander-Arnold to stay but the Merseyside giants are working behind the scenes to make sure they are ready if he leaves on a free transfer next summer.
The Reds have closely watched the Spaniard and he was also linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer when Brighton showed an interest in him.
Seville are said to be prepared to accept offers in the region of €25m, a figure Liverpool are willing to pay for him.
However, the Merseyside giants will face stiff competition from their Premier League rivals for Sanchez’s signature.
Arsenal and West Ham are also amongst the clubs who have been keeping tabs on the defender with a view to a potential move.
