Liverpool manager Arne Slot is worried about one of his players as he prepares to start his career at the club.
Ever since Jurgen Klopp announced his departure from Anfield, the Liverpool faithful have been worried about the future of some of their players.
Their three main players; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk all have twelve months left on their current deals at Anfield.
Now, one of them has stopped contract negotiations with the club, making life for new manager Slot difficult at the club right now.
According to Teamtalk, Liverpool and Slot are concerned about the future of Dutch defender Van Dijk at the club.
The report reveals that contract negotiations with the club regarding a new deal have stalled, fueling rumors that he is out.
The Netherlands international is a target of the Saudi Pro League and will soon meet with the centre-back's trusted representatives to discuss a move to the Middle East.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr side are interested in Van Dijk's services and if they part with Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte, they will consider a move for the Liverpool defender.
The Liverpool defender is currently on international duty with the Netherlands at Euro 2024 and will make a decision on his future after the tournament.
Interest in him from the Saudi League is evident and they are still confident of signing the 32-year-old defender.
The Reds have already lost one central midfielder in Joel Matip, who left the club this summer after his contract expired.
Liverpool need Van Dijk more than ever now
They cannot afford to lose another defender and someone as important as Van Dijk.
The defender should be kept at the club at any cost as his role in the transition period will help the club and new manager Slot.
It is important that the Reds keep the core of their team together for a few years as that would help the team in Klopp's absence.
The Reds are in the market for a new defender and should be looking for someone who will work with the Dutch defender, not replace him.
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