Liverpool nears £250m shortfall if key stars leave

Liverpool is facing a potential crisis as key players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil van Dijk are all out of contract this summer, with Alexander-Arnold reportedly close to a move to Real Madrid. Gary Neville has warned that if all three leave on free transfers, Liverpool could find themselves needing to replace £250 million worth of talent, creating a substantial challenge for manager Arne Slot. While Liverpool leads the Premier League table, the uncertainty surrounding their star players has overshadowed their campaign. Neville criticized the club's management of contract situations, stating that failing to secure extensions for such pivotal players is a significant error. The futures of Salah and Van Dijk remain uncertain, though both have hinted at a desire to stay at Liverpool. The situation presents a daunting task for Slot as he prepares for a transformative summer ahead.