5 players enter final year of deal, 1 tipped for new agreement soon: Liverpool's contract round-up

On July 1, several Liverpool players entered the last year of their contracts with the club.

Mohamed Salah was one of them but on that same day, his new deal with the Reds was announced. Five other players, however, face uncertainty, to varying degree.

Roberto Firmino

Out of Liverpool's iconic front three, Firmino is the only one whose future is yet unresolved.

The Brazilian is not an undisputed starting XI player anymore so, that would be reflected in the contract offer - if it comes at all. He's not unlikely to leave as a free agent.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Oxlade-Chamberlain has not played a competitive game for a few months and is far from guaranteed a place in the matchday squad.

It's almost a given that he won't continue at Liverpool beyond next season. The question is if any club would be willing to pay around ₤10m now in a bid to resuscitate his career.

Naby Keita

Keita seems to have overcome his injury issues and has contributed regularly to the team lately, making an appearance in each game during last season's run-in since April 10.

Liverpool are understood to be keen on keeping Keita in the team beyond 2023. Extending his contract is one of the club's priorities after solving Mo Salah's situation.

James Milner

The 36-year-old has only recently signed a new one-year extension with Liverpool.

No decision on Milner's future after that is likely to be taken until the end of the next season.

Adrian

Liverpool's third-choice keeper played just one game last season, helping the reds to beat Preston 2-0 in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Adrian is clearly a positive presence in the dressing room and could be retained in his role on a modest wage. He will turn 36 years old in January, though.