Liverpool are set to begin contract negotiations with their £140k-a-week player, despite his underwhelming performances this season.

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has recently been linked with a summer departure, with reports suggesting interest from Saudi Arabia. However, according to Football Insider, the Premier League club is now planning to open contract talks with the 28-year-old towards the end of the season.

In addition to Jota, Liverpool are also set to begin negotiations over new deals for Ibrahima Konaté and Luis Díaz—two players who have played vital roles for the team this season and are clearly part of the club’s long-term plans.

Jota, on the other hand, has endured a disappointing campaign, plagued by injuries and a dip in form. With just six league goals and earning £140,000 per week, questions have been raised over the wisdom of extending his stay. At 28 and seemingly past his peak, some believe this summer would be an ideal time for Liverpool to part ways and invest in a younger, more dynamic option.

Although Jota has been a valuable player for Liverpool in recent years, the club’s decision to prioritize a contract extension—especially after already securing Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk’s futures—has sparked debate. If Liverpool are serious about challenging for major honors next season, aiming higher in the transfer market might be the smarter move.