There was good reason that Chelsea investigated the possibility of signing Virgil van Dijk as a free agent this summer, a move that would have broken just about every rule the club’s new ownership has applied to the recruitment of players since January 2023.

The Reds securing a new deal for captain Virgil Van Dijk is undoubtedly great news for the club. The Dutch centre back has been pivotal to the club's recent success, and a new two-year deal can assure fans that they can rely on a world-class talent at the back.

Virgil van Dijk has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at Liverpool until 2027 in a major boost to the club’s fortunes. The Dutch centre-back joins Mohamed Salah, who penned a new deal last week,