The Jurgen Klopp era isn't over yet, but Liverpool can't help but look towards the future.
Klopp's men got back to winning ways on Sunday with a mostly dominant 4-2 victory at home to Tottenham, a result which narrowly keeps them in the Premier League title race. A win for Manchester City on Saturday would end Liverpool's hopes, as the Reds don't play until next Monday away to Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa.
In the meantime, there's plenty of work to do off the pitch, with Arne Slot's appointment edging closer to being confirmed. Klopp might be asked to hold the exit door open, too, as a number of high-profile players could be set to follow him.
Here's a round-up of the latest news from Anfield.
Van Dijk: No update on contract talks
Virgil van Dijk has revealed that although he plans to be part of Liverpool's post-Jurgen Klopp 'transition', the Reds captain isn't any closer to signing a new deal. Van Dijk, 32, is on course to be out of contract in June 2025, meaning that Liverpool would have to sell him this summer in order to recoup a significant fee.
The Dutchman cast doubt over his future at Anfield in the wake of Klopp's departure but has since rowed back on those comments. Speaking after Sunday's win, Van Dijk explained: "The focus is now on the last two (matches of the season) and then the club will focus on who the new manager is and there will be a big transition and I am part of that."
Slot praises Salah's "great" goal
Soon-to-be-announced Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised Mohamed Salah for his "great" goal against Tottenham, having watched the early part of the game from Holland. 31-year-old Salah is another Reds player who's contract expires in 2025, with his future also under the microscope.
Slot, though, is still focussed on Feyenoord and can only observe. "Just the first goal, a great goal," the Dutch coach told a press conference following his side's 5-0 thrashing of PEC Zwolle. "It was a good win from Liverpool. If the official confirmation is there, and I go there, I will watch a lot of games from them."
Nunez fuels exit talk
Darwin Nunez has deleted all posts of him in a Liverpool shirt from his Instagram account, fuelling speculation of a potential departure this summer. The £85million striker's poor form has led to him falling out of favour under Klopp and receiving criticism from supporters.
Fans have noticed that there're now only images from Nunez's personal life and him playing for Uruguay active on his Instagram account. It's been theorised that the reported Barcelona target has made the decision after receiving online abuse.
yatbekmrs
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NUNEZ need a special coach that will guide him how be ba a better goal scorer he forget about the basic ideas while in the 18 yard box, he is a very hard working, strong player, Tall and can run box to box in the field. his problem is that he always eager to score a goal not calmed especially in the 18 yard box. If he will have a specialist that will be guiding him as a pointman he will surely score more goals in any league. I like his work rate and his fighting spirit. YNWA.
bawaganzy
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Right now, the number one liverpool player to (sell, release) is Sallah. The other guys playing upfront are still young. The fact that Sallah is on the pitch make these guys (Nunez,Diaz,Gakpo etc) jittery. My opinion.
Correct cus all focus is still on salah we should just let Nunez some breathing space wetin happen they wan kill this guy before his time sake of sake him dey play for us wetin….
nutblmnops
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let him go don't sell him he is such a bad luck to us we don't even need money just chase him let him go 😡😡😡
henrynanadarkoh
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YNWA, Darwin Nunez needs a full focus, and Lipool Supporters should encourage him too Darwin Nunez needs more playing time besides Nunez is still young as compared to Mo Salah so Nunez to stay while we sell Mo Salah
semelnopsu
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Right now, the number one liverpool player to (sell, release) is Sallah. The other guys playing upfront are still young. The fact that Sallah is on the pitch make these guys (Nunez,Diaz,Gakpo etc) jittery. My opinion.
hahelnprt
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Liverpool FC should give long term contract to trent Alexander Arnold and virgil van dijk
yucaekorsu
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who is old? @23? imakwa ihe?
no ,him no no anything
CalebKeddie
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get him out even at 10 million dollars or any other cost. pls just let him go. this guy is such bad luck
Yioiknprtz
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Nunez is a good player
jamesokike
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I think it's best if they sell him, he is too old
who is old? @23? imakwa ihe?
Heocimouy
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why
Nepcmoprsu
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I luv Nunez but I love Liverpool more
ssenonofred
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let Nunez go
Yeubcdkos
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don't do that choach
Cupadkotyz
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I think it's best if they sell him, he is too old