Arne Slot Set to be Handed New Liverpool Contract After Premier League Title Victory – Journalist | OneFootball

Liverpool Future-Proofing: Contract Priorities After Title Glory

Liverpool’s return to domestic dominance under Arne Slot has quickly shifted the conversation from silverware to sustainability. After clinching the Premier League title with an emphatic 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, focus has now turned to ensuring that the club’s key figures remain at Anfield for the long haul. Lewis Steele’s recent report for The Daily Mail laid bare several of the decisions Liverpool must now make to protect their resurgence.

Slot’s Rising Stock Demands Action

Slot signed a three-year contract upon his arrival from Feyenoord last summer, but after just one season — and a title-winning one at that — the Dutchman’s stock is soaring. As Steele wrote, “I think Liverpool should look to tie him down to a longer-term contract because it won’t be long before his future becomes a topic of debate.”

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That sentiment should ring alarm bells at Anfield. With elite managers in high demand across Europe, Slot’s tactical flexibility, high-pressing style, and seamless transition into English football make him a prime candidate for bigger offers down the line. Liverpool’s proactive approach last summer must now be matched by a similarly decisive one in contract negotiations.

Konaté Talks Need Resolution

While Slot’s deal isn’t set to expire any time soon, the same can’t be said for Ibrahima Konaté. The French defender is out of contract in summer 2026, but talks to extend his stay are already under way. According to Steele, “Liverpool have opened talks to extend that deal, though there have been no fresh developments on that for some time now.”

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Konaté’s combination of power, pace and composure makes him a crucial part of Liverpool’s defensive core, especially as Virgil van Dijk enters the final phase of his career. Any delay risks unsettling a player who could command serious interest from top European clubs.

Mac Allister and Gravenberch: Midfield Anchors or Transfer Targets?

Liverpool’s midfield overhaul has begun to bear fruit, thanks in large part to the growing partnership between Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch. The duo offers balance, control and dynamism — the kind of qualities that, as Steele points out, “Real Madrid would try to poach.”

Although both players are still relatively new at the club, it is imperative Liverpool act early. Offering long-term, performance-based contracts now could prevent speculative bids in the future. More importantly, it signals the club’s commitment to building a stable core for the next generation.

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Lessons from the Past

Liverpool have seen what happens when top players are allowed to run down contracts. Georginio Wijnaldum, Emre Can and even Sadio Mané all left Anfield under conditions the club would rather not repeat. By getting ahead of contract negotiations this summer, Liverpool can avoid distractions in the seasons to come.

Slot has already shown he can bring the best out of this squad. The challenge now is ensuring that the key pieces remain in place, and that the manager has the support — and security — he deserves.

“He is now in the elite category of managers,” Steele notes, and few Liverpool fans would disagree.

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Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

From a fan’s perspective, this is precisely the kind of crossroads that demands clarity and ambition from the board. Arne Slot has brought not just trophies but a new energy to Anfield — tactical sharpness, squad harmony, and attacking football that recalls Liverpool at their peak.

After watching him dismantle Spurs in a title-clinching display, you have to ask: what more proof does FSG need to give him the keys long-term? Extend his deal now, before Europe comes knocking.

As for Konaté, losing him — or even letting talks drag — would be a step backwards. He’s already proven himself on the big stage, and with the right partner (perhaps Jarell Quansah or a new signing), he could be the foundation for another era of defensive dominance.

And then there’s the midfield. Mac Allister is elegance in motion; Gravenberch, a powerhouse with flair. Together, they could form a generational pivot — but only if we act now to protect them from Madrid’s inevitable interest.

Liverpool have always thrived when they’ve combined smart strategy with heart. This summer, it’s time to reward success with stability.