Liverpool are facing a problem. In six months they could lose three of their best players — Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk — for nothing when their contracts expire.
The chances are that at least one of the high-profile trio will extend their deal — Salah, 32, and Van Dijk, 33, are more likely, while Alexander-Arnold, 26, seems set to move to Real Madrid — but the club should certainly think about possible replacements for all three in case the worst happens.
Here’s a list of new players who could be the best fit for each position next summer.
On the surface, finding a world-class central defender might not appear the trickiest task given the quality of candidates. Yet Van Dijk is arguably the best centre-back in the world, and no data or traditional scouting methods are going to miraculously toss up a…
