Expiring contract XI: THREE bonafide Premier League greats, the most expensive defensive ever and an ex-Barcelona star on his way back from serious injury... stars set to be free agents next summer

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Liverpool still need to sort out the contracts of three of their best players A host of high-profile players are coming towards the end of their current deals Liverpool's fast start to the new season and quick adaptation to Arne Slot's approach has, for the time being, averted attention away from a trio of looming contract spectres. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are two of the Liverpool stars with contracts expiring in 2025 Tottenham captain Son Heung-min's contract runs out next summer but the club retains an option to extend it for another 12 months Manchester City captain Kevin De Bruyne was linked with a move away from the Etihad last summer GK: Manuel Neuer The legendary goalkeeper finally called time on his international career after Germany's exit from Euro 2024. Alternatives: Denzel Dumfries, Kyle Walker-Peters, Davide Calabria Trent Alexander-Arnold was linked with a move to Real Madrid during the summer transfer window CB: Virgil van Dijk, Jonathan Tah, Harry Maguire A centre-back pairing of Van Dijk and Tah would instantly give your team one of the meanest defences in any division - adding Harry Maguire to it certainly raises questions but it's formidable nonetheless. Alternatives: Victor Lindelof, Olivier Boscagli, Eric Dier Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah played all but one of the side's games as they went unbeaten and won the Bundesliga last season Harry Maguire is still the most expensive defender in history following his arrival from Leicester LWB: Alphonso Davies Bayern Munich didn't take too kindly to Alphonso Davies' reluctance to sign a contract extension 2023.