Liverpool chiefs growing anxious as contract negotiations with senior trio hit roadblock

The Times reports that discussions have taken place with the representatives of all three players, but progress has been slow.

The senior trio are now all inside the final year of their current deals, so leaving Salah, Alexander-Arnold and Van Dijk free to discuss pre-contract terms with foreign clubs in January.

And it's suggested Liverpool are admitting reaching an agreement - or even common ground - is proving difficult with each player.

However, the Reds did secure an agreement with Jarell Quansah yesterday over a new contract.