'I don't have control' — Slot laments contract limbo after Salah again casts doubt on deal 

Liverpool boss says he "cannot control" future of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold after the trio played helped send Liverpool eight clear in final match before they become free to negotiate with other clubs

THE WAY OUT?: Liverpool manager Arne Slot (left) speaks with Virgil van Dijk, one of three looming free agents, during Liverpool's victory over West Ham. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire

Arne Slot said he "cannot control" the private lives of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold after the trio played their final Liverpool match before they become free to negotiate with other clubs.

West Ham were routed 5-0 at the London Stadium to send Slot's side eight points clear at the top of the Premier League with Salah and Alexander-Arnold amongst five different scorers.