Van Dijk has reportedly agreed to extend his stay with Liverpool until 2028, quashing talks of a potential departure next summer. He'd been linked with La Liga giants Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, but he's now set to remain at Anfield.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said he believes he can continue to play at the highest level for several years as uncertainty over his Anfield future continues.

A Liverpool Legend’s FutureVirgil van Dijk, the towering Dutch defender who has been integral to Liverpool’s success since his record transfer

Virgil van Dijk is one of three Liverpool players who are set to enter the final six months of their Anfield contracts and the club are in talks with the Dutchman, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Ar

The January transfer window is a week away, and a huge positive update bodes well for Liverpool supporters wishing Salah and van Dijk to stay.

Liverpool are confident 33-year-old Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk, who is out of contract in the summer, will sign a new two-year deal with the club. (Team talk), external.

In less than a week's time Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk can start talking with foreign clubs over a free transfer move next summer

Despite Liverpool's fantastic start to the season under Arne Slot, the contract situations of three of their biggest players continue to dominate the headlines.