Liverpool FC is gearing up to offer Luis Diaz a lucrative new contract following his impressive performances for the Reds under the management of Arne Slot.

Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano has hinted that an official announcement regarding another high-profile contract renewal at Anfield is just around the corner.

The Merseyside club is currently facing uncertainty about the futures of three key players.

Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all set to become free agents at the end of the current season.

With just 55 days until they can negotiate with foreign clubs, Liverpool is understandably anxious about these crucial contract situations.

In light of these concerns, the club is taking proactive steps to avoid similar predicaments in the future regarding its standout players.

According to Romano, a contract extension for Diaz is expected soon—a move that highlights Liverpool's commitment to retaining talent.

Romano commented on his YouTube channel, “Credit to what Liverpool did with Luis Diaz. Before, some important clubs were considering approaching him, but they managed to convince him to stay as part of their exciting new project.”

As for Ibrahima Konate, Liverpool has reportedly reached a breakthrough regarding his contract extension.

An announcement is imminent.

Romano shared on X (formerly Twitter), “Liverpool is also progressing on a new deal for Ibou; it’s just a matter of time.”

What Will the New Contracts Look Like?

Sources indicate that Konate’s new deal will significantly increase his current weekly wage from £71,000 to a range between £100,000 to £130,000.

This rise reflects his growing significance within both the Liverpool squad and the global football landscape.

Luis Diaz, meanwhile, currently earns £55,000 a week.

As negotiations unfold, he is expected to seek at least double that amount, despite having a contract that runs until 2027.

This makes it less urgent compared to the contracts of Salah, Alexander-Arnold, and Van Dijk.

Other Transfer Developments on the Horizon

In addition to contract renewals, Liverpool is hastening toward its first significant signing of the January transfer window.

Reports suggest that talks are underway with Real Madrid for midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.

Liverpool had previously tried to secure his services in the summer of 2022, only for Tchouameni to choose Los Blancos at that time.

However, dissatisfaction among fans and uncertainty about his role at Madrid may now present this opportunity again.

The club is also pursuing teenage talent Rayan Vitor Simplicio from Vasco Da Gama but faces stiff competition.

Speculation suggests he could be heading to another European powerhouse.

Amid ongoing rumors linking Salah with a transfer to Barcelona, reports indicate that the Egyptian superstar has presented significant salary demands if he were to make the switch.

Nonetheless, Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta, is seriously considering matching those demands.

Luis Diaz’s Striking Statistics

Luis Diaz continues to shine, evidenced by his first hat-trick for Liverpool in a recent match against Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen.

This season, he has contributed nine goals and two assists in just 15 appearances, securing a goal involvement every 78 minutes.

Since joining Liverpool, Diaz has amassed 33 goals and 15 assists, significantly improving on his record at Porto.

Conclusion

As Diaz embraces his prime and the club works on solidifying its key players, the Reds remain a formidable force in both domestic and European competitions.

With talks of contract renewals and potential signings heating up, Liverpool fans are in for an exciting period as the January transfer window approaches!