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.

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