Liverpool are facing the potential of a massive upheaval in their squad in the coming months despite the optimism of their excellent start to the season.
New Reds boss Arne Slot has stamped his authority on the team and they are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table on 18 points from seven games.
The Dutchman has found creative solutions to the early problems he faced following an underwhelming summer transfer window and has managed to get the best out of the players.
Liverpool are being considered as real contenders for the Premier League title and there is a wave of optimism flowing through the club and the fanbase.
However, there could be trouble in paradise soon as the contract situations of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold remain unsorted.
Liverpool are really worried about losing Alexander-Arnold next summer and the club have been slammed for allowing the situation to fester for too long.
The Liverpool star is in no hurry to sign a new contract
Alexander-Arnold is still only 26 and several top European sides are keeping close tabs on his contract situation given he is in the final year of his deal.
Real Madrid have already been in contact with the player but the defender has not made a definitive decision about his future yet.
However, according to AS, the right-back is happy to delay the talks over a new deal with Liverpool and is in no hurry to sign the fresh terms.
It has been claimed that the defender wants to keep his options open given he could command big wages and a massive signing-on fee if he leaves Liverpool on a free transfer next summer.
Real Madrid are keeping themselves informed about his situation and will be aware of any movements in the saga henceforth.
The Reds are desperate to keep him as it would be a massive embarrassment for the club if they allow an academy product and a Liverpool-born star to leave on a free transfer.
