Liverpool are eager to offer their defensive mainstay Virgil van Dijk a new deal, but the player will have the final say on his future.
According to a report from Football Insider, Liverpool are keen on extending the stay of Virgil van Dijk. The Reds are all set to hold talks with the Dutch centre-back regarding a new deal before the end of the year. While the Merseyside are eager to offer him a new deal, van Dijk will have the final say on his future.
The Dutch international was arguably one of the best signings in the Jurgen Klopp era. He arrived at the club at the start of 2018 and established himself as one of the mainstays in the team in no time. The former Southampton star has played a big part in all the success they have had in the last six years.
Liverpool keen on extending van Dijk’s stay
While the Dutchman remains a key figure in the Merseyside club both on and off the pitch, his future is not certain. The 33-year-old centre-back could be on the move next summer with his contract running out. Virgil van Dijk has had an impressive start to the new season under the leadership of Arne Slot, and he still seems to have a few years left in him.
The Dutch manager wants him around for a few more years and since the former Celtic defender will be free to hold talks with foreign clubs about a possible free transfer in January, the Reds want to hold contract renewal talks before the turn of the calendar.
Virgil van Dijk to decide his own future
People at the club are reluctant to lose out on him for free, and they are eager to offer their skipper a new deal to further extend his stay at the club. With time running out, Liverpool are pushing hard to secure his long-term future. But the final decision will be in the hands of the player.
Virgil van Dijk is set to consider whether he would like to try out a new challenge in the final phase of his career or continue at Anfield. Before holding talks with the Merseyside club, he will make his own decision about his future. Meanwhile, the Reds have already started looking at potential replacements for their defensive mainstay.
