There is a growing expectation at Liverpool that captain Virgil van Dijk will join forward Mohamed Salah in signing a new contract in the not-too-distant future.
Following months of discussions, it is understood Van Dijk is extremely close to signing what would be a new two-year contract.
Salah, too, is in advanced negotiations over a similar contract.
It's important to stress that, as things stand, neither deal is complete but at this juncture it would take a remarkable turn of events for Van Dijk or Salah not to be Liverpool players at the start of next season.