Where is Juan Soto going?

That question arose long before the end of last season, and as we approach MLB’s biggest offseason event, the Winter Meetings, it still hasn’t been resolved.

Soto’s answer applies directly to the Mets, whose offseason will be largely shaped by what the All-Star outfielder decides. According to industry sources, Soto’s market includes the Mets, Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays and Dodgers.

The Post’s Jon Heyman reported Saturday that the Mets and Yankees had made offers in the range of $710 million to $730 million.

As meetings begin informally on Sunday in Dallas, the Mets are hoping an answer is near so team officials can plan the rest of their offseason.

Last winter, the Mets had to wait for Shohei Ohtani (whom they never seriously pursued) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto (whom they heavily courted) to make decisions before deciding on a path. Both stars ended up with the Dodgers

Now the Mets are waiting for Soto.

Finding Soto is high on the list of things to watch for in the Mets’ winter meetings. Here are four more:

Talking about turkey with Alonso

A resolution on Soto’s status will allow the Mets to turn to another of Scott Boras’ big clients, Pete Alonso.

In a normal offseason — without a player of Soto’s stature on the market — Alonso’s free agency would generate plenty of local headlines.

But all has been quiet on the Alonso front since the Mets played their last game in October and the first baseman reiterated his desire to stay in the only organization he knows.

Here’s the question: Would landing Soto with the Mets increase or decrease the likelihood of Alonso returning?

On the one hand, Cohen would have already spent an incredible amount of money setting the lineup and could slot Soto between Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos, with potentially more short-term solutions available at first base.

The downside is, if you’re going to sign a player of Soto’s caliber, why not ramp up the enthusiasm to the max by bringing back a fan favorite who hit 37 home runs last season?

End rotation

The Mets will look to add at least one, if not two, starting pitchers to complete a rotation that has resulted in additional players in recent weeks.

Frankie Montas (two years, $34 million) and Clay Holmes (three years, $38 million) are two low-risk signings the Mets are adding to Kodai Senga and David Peterson.

Others in the mix include Tylor Megill, Paul Blackburn and Jose Butto.

It would be surprising if the Mets chose Corbin Burnes or Max Fried — another starter in that weight class, Blake Snell, received a five-year, $182 million contract from the Dodgers — but the team could focus on others who want to build value. like Walker Buehler or Mike Soroka.

Sean Manaea emerged as an ace for the Mets in the second half of last season, but he could be looking at a contract well above the deal reached by his former rotation mate Luis Severino (three years, $67 million). received from the A’s last week.

Trade talk

The Mets were involved in a major trade this offseason when they acquired Jose Siri from the Rays last month, essentially as a replacement for Harrison Bader in center field.

Could the Mets find a pitching deal or a potential DH without sacrificing top prospects?

The X-factor would be where Starling Marte, entering the final year of his contract, might fit if the Mets acquired Soto.

The Mets could look to sign Marte and add a less expensive fifth outfielder behind Soto, Brandon Nimmo, Tyrone Taylor and Siri.

Brett Baty’s future with the Mets likely depends on whether Alonso returns.

In a scenario where Alonso re-signs, Mark Vientos would remain at third base and likely replace Baty.

But the Mets could still keep Baty at Triple-A and try to increase his trade value.

Relief in sight?

Last winter, the Mets gave Adam Ottavino, Jorge Lopez and Jake Diekman free-agent contracts, and none really worked out. Lopez and Diekman didn’t even finish the season with the team.

But Stearns excelled at building the bullpen over the course of the year, adding the likes of Phil Maton and Ryne Stanek.

Edwin Diaz, Reed Garrett and Butto (unless he’s used as a starter) are familiar stock players in the bullpen, and familiar faces like Sean Reid-Foley and Dedniel Nunez are working back from injuries.

The team signed a number of backup players to minor league contracts this offseason, but there is certainly a need for at least one or two established players.

Tanner Scott is the best free agent reliever available and would give the team a dynamic left-handed hitter who can work with Diaz.

Or perhaps the Mets would consider a reunion with the ageless David Robertson, who had a good year with Texas in a great major league career.

Blake Treinen and Paul Sewald are other intriguing names.