Liverpool to offer Virgil van Dijk new contract ‘in the coming weeks’

The 33-year-old has been an excellent servant for the Reds, leading them to several major trophies, including a first Premier League title in 2019-20.

However, with his £220,000-a-week deal set to expire in 10 months, the centre-back must decide on his next challenge.

Liverpool fend off Saudi interest in Virgil van Dijk with ‘attractive’ new deal

A target for Saudi Arabia’s wealthy Pro League club, one option for Van Dijk is to spend the rest of his life in the Middle East if he cannot extend his stay at Anfield.

However, the Reds are worried about losing their talisman and are ready to offer him a “very attractive” new deal “in the coming weeks”, according to Fichayes.

Liverpool’s hopes of renewing their captain’s contract have been bolstered by reports that the Dutchman has told close friends he would prefer to stay on Merseyside next season.

However, Red Army decision-makers had their hands full. Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are also out of contract at the end of the season. Liverpool’s contract talks have become urgent as both have attracted interest from elsewhere, including Santiago FC, who want the former, and Real Madrid, who have been heavily linked with the latter.

The club have confirmed they have extended Jarrell Quasa’s contract and that talks with centre-back Ibrahima Konate to sign a new deal are “progressing well”.