Sadio Mane contract admission as Liverpool youngster eyes pre-season chance

Here is your morning Liverpool digest for Friday, April 1.

The agent for Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has said there are currently no talks ongoing between the club and the player over a possible new contract.

The Senegal international has been a crucial part of the Reds' success since joining the club from Southampton in 2016, earning a reputation as one of the best wingers in world football in that timeframe.

While Liverpool have signed the likes of Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz in recent transfer windows, Mane remains a vital piece in Jurgen Klopp's red machine and has shown his worth in recent weeks with some accomplished performances as a centre-forward.

Recently there has been a lot of buzz around Mohamed Salah's contract situation at Liverpool, with the Egyptian's deal currently poised to expire in the summer of 2023. Mane's also runs out at the end of next season.

Speaking about his client's situation, Bjorn Bezemer said no negotiations are ongoing. "We talk a lot with Liverpool but currently we are not talking about a contract extension, we are waiting for the end of the season," he told TFM Senegal.

As Liverpool's pre-season plans begin to take shape, one or two from the Academy ranks may just be allowing their minds to wander After all, the summer months have been fertile ground for young players looking to make an impression at first-team level under Jurgen Klopp.

It was announced on Thursday the Reds are getting set to visit Bangkok for the first time since 2015 where they will play Manchester United at the Rajamangala Stadium.

And one player who will be keeping his fingers crossed and his head down ahead of a potential call will be Stefan Bajcetic, whose impressive performances go on over a year into his