Van Dijk is approaching the last six months of his contract at the club along with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold

Some balked at the £75 million Liverpool paid Southampton for the Dutchman’s services back in January 2018, in a then world record signing for a defender. Van Dijk is now closing in on seven legendary years as a Reds player, however, during which time he has cemented his reputation as the best centre-back on the planet.

Liverpool captain Virgil can Dijk has joined Mohamed Salah by confirming he has not been offered a contract that will see him commit his future to the club.