For context, Salah is currently the highest earner at Liverpool, taking home around £350,000 per week. This move to raise his salary further could solidify his status as one of the Premier League's top earners, potentially reaching £400,000 weekly, depending on the outcomes of ongoing negotiations.

Arne Slot is understood to be planning wholesale changes at Liverpool - and it's now been confirmed that a popular midfielder could be allowed to leave.

The current predicament surrounding Van Dijk's and Salah’s contracts underscores an intricate connection between their futures. Former Premier League player Troy Deeney highlighted in a recent interview that Van Dijk wishes to assess his contract negotiations following Salah's.

For context, Salah is believed to earn a basic £350,000 per week, equating to just over £18m annually, which was about five per cent of Liverpool’s total wage bill of £387m for 2023-24. But that is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to figuring out how much a global superstar like Salah really earns.

Linked with Liverpool FC in recent weeks, AFC Bournemouth defender named Mohamed Salah as the toughest player he’s faced on a recent episode of the Talkin’ Balls*** podcast: “I think Salah because he has the ability to create stuff but he also has the ability to be in the right spot all the time to get an assist, to get a goal.”

Key Stats and Insights Ahead of the Merseyside DerbyAs Liverpool prepares to host Everton at Anfield, the anticipation for this Premier League showdown grows. Courtesy of Opta

With the future of Liverpool in mind, Alexis Mac Allister would be a great choice for Slot to appoint as the Reds’ vice-captain as it would ensure a smooth transition to the captain’s role once Van Dijk calls time on his career at Anfield.

Ryan Gravenberch’s role as a defensive midfielder has been crucial. His ability to intercept play and maintain an excellent passing accuracy has made him an indispensable part of the squad. At only 22, Gravenberch’s maturity and poise on the ball are remarkable, providing Liverpool with stability and creativity from deeper positions on the pitch.

Stefan Bajcetic, currently out on loan at Las Palmas, played 76 minutes for Spain’s U21s in a 3-1 defeat to Germany in friendly action, while Trent Kone-Doherty was a late substitute for Republic of Ireland’s U19s in a 1-0 defeat to Germany in a Euros qualifier.