Arne Slot has discussed the contractual situation of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van and Mohamed Salah and stressed that the uncertainty has not affected Liverpool's season.
The Dutchman's point is reinforced by his team's performances this season, which have seen them rise to the top of the Premier League and Champions League.
The Reds extended their lead at the top of the domestic standings to six points after a dramatic late win over Brentford on Saturday and they have the chance to confirm their place in the last 16 of the European Cup with a positive result against Lille on Tuesday night.
Ahead of the match at Anfield, where Slot's men will look to maintain their 100 percent record in the league, the Dutchman addressed the expiring deals of three of his side's key men, highlighting that – bar one appearance – all displays met the required standards. .
“The situation has not affected the group, and in fact it has not,” he told Amazon Prime. 'Only one of the players has performed poorly this season and that was Trent vs. United.
“All the other games we've played, Virgil, Mo and Trent, have always met or exceeded the standard.”
Although the Anfield club appear to be calm about the situation, reports this week of an impending bid from Saudi Arabia for Salah are said to have done little to allay concerns.
The latest rumors follow links between all three stars and clubs across Europe, most notably a £20million bid from Real Madrid for Alexander-Arnold.
Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold are currently free to agree pre-contracts with foreign clubs.
Last week, Turki Alalshikh – the chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority – shared a photo of Salah in an Al-Hilal outfit on his Facebook page.
According to The Sun, Alalshikh – who has also played a major role in the country's effective takeover of boxing – has indicated that Al-Hilal plans to land Salah in the summer.
The reports claim that Saudi leaders are ready to offer Salah the mouth-watering deal should he decide to walk away from Merseyside.
Given that Salah could join the club for free after the expiry of his Liverpool contract, there may be more resources available to offer him as a wage package.
Salah has repeatedly hinted in recent months that this season could be his last at Anfield, although the club and player are keen to agree new terms. Mail Sport reported last month how the Reds have offered him a contract.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Salah even declared that 'this is my last year' at Liverpool as he outlined his intention to leave with the Premier League title.
Meanwhile, Salah shocked the football world in November when he publicly challenged the club for no progress in offering a new contract.
The forward gave a rare interview with Mail Sport and a small group of other reporters after scoring twice in the 3-2 win over Southampton, saying he was 'more out than in'.
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