The defender is expected to join Mohamed Salah in committing his future to Liverpool and everything indicates his contract extension could be confirmed soon.

Arne Slot hailed the “incredible” impact Virgil van Dijk has had on Liverpool’s season, as the club’s captain moves closer towards signing a new contract.The Dutchman’s existing deal expires this summer but he has confirmed that “progress” has been made in talks,

Despite questions over his long-term fitness and the natural ageing curve (he turns 34 in 2025), Van Dijk’s importance off the pitch remains huge. He leads a dressing room that