Liverpool are set to announce a new contract for Virgil van Dijk after finalising a deal for the defender. The Dutch international’s future was up in the air as he entered the final months of his

With their deals set to expire at the end of the season, the two stars are close to extending their time at Anfield

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says “progress” has been made in protracted negotiations over a new contract. The Netherlands defender’s current deal expires this summer and he has yet to sign an extension. However, Van Dijk provided a positive update about his future when he spoke to reporters following Sunday’s 3-2 defeat at Fulham.