Liverpool have three of their top players out of contract in the summer, so who would be a good fit to replace them if they leave?

Three of the most important players in Liverpool's Premier League and Champions League victories several years ago may not be at Anfield next season.

New Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes will look at both conventional and outside-the-box options to replace Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold

Virgil van Dijk has laughed off suggestions Liverpool find themselves in the midst of a "crisis". The Reds enjoyed a dominant start to life under new manager Arne Slot but have endured a clear downturn in form in recent weeks.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has dismissed suggestions the Premier League leaders are in crisis following Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.

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Liverpool's title bid has stuttered in recent weeks and Jamie Carragher believes the Reds need to address a key issue in the summer transfer window to avoid a crisis

The media's focus on Salah and Trent is understandable, but the potential loss of Van Dijk would be just as monumental. While the 33-year-old has been focused purely on footballin

Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all out of contract this summer and have yet to agree new deals

While Liverpool fans hope Virgil van Dijk remains beyond the summer, at 33, the club needs to start thinking about a long-term successor for the Dutchman. Murphy has suggested a current Premier League captain.