Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to strengthen its backline in the coming months. There was interest in a Brazilian defender but he is close to agreeing a new contract.

Liverpool have finally received some positive news on the contract front, with Virgil van Dijk electing to sign a new deal with the Premier League leaders.

Liverpool are still in talks with the Dutch defender over a contract extension but bombshell reports have claimed that a club are in active talks to sign him in the summer

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has become the latest player to reveal his delight for Real Madrid defender David Alaba.This, of course, comes after the Austrian international secured his long-awaited

Mohamed Salah is being linked with a move to Al-Hilal to replace Neymar, but Virgil van Dijk is also of interest with the Saudi club attempting to raid Liverpool

Liverpool star is set to STAY after months of rumours Club captain Virgil van Dijk, vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold and talisman Mohamed Salah all have less than six months remaining on their contracts at Anfield and it is a real possibility that all three leave Liverpool for free in the summer.

Liverpool may reportedly have already sorted out a new contract for one of their most important players, despite the news not yet being officially confirmed.

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is in “serious contract talks” as speculation continues to swirl over the future of the Netherlands international defender.