Virgil van Dijk provides new Liverpool contract update

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has revealed that a decision over his future will be announced "in the upcoming weeks".

Van Dijk's uncertain contractual status has been a major talking point throughout the entire campaign. Much like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, the Dutch defender is poised to become a free agent in July and is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal.

After it initially appeared that Van Dijk was the most likely of the three contract hold-outs to stay at Anfield, speculation about the 33-year-old's departure has gathered pace this calendar year. There's been talk of eye-watering offers from Saudi Arabia and plenty of interest from European clubs.

Speaking at a Cadbury's event on Thursday which was captured by one fan, Van Dijk offered up: "I can't say more than there will be news in the upcoming weeks.

"Whether it's positive or not, I have no idea at this point, well I don't know.

"I mentioned it many times before, I said, I am calm, this is what happened many times before. I love the club and the club loves me, I love playing for Liverpool, I love being round the boys each and every day.

"At this stage, I'm not really panicking whatsoever, so - let's see."

Liverpool, for their part, are said to be "optimistic" that Van Dijk - and Salah - will sign new deals before the campaign's conclusion. It's unlikely that Alexander-Arnold will join his teammates in staying on at Anfield given the numerous reports that have tipped him to be on the verge of joining Real Madrid.

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