Liverpool's opening contract offer to defender Virgil van Dijk will reportedly be turned down, while Bayer Leverkusen are looking to ward off interest from Manchester United in striker Victor Boniface.

Liverpool have made a contract offer to Virgil van Dijk as they attempt to end uncertainty over his future by tying the Netherlands defender to a new agreement. Van Dijk is among three crucial players — alongside Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold — whose existing terms are scheduled to expire in the summer.

Liverpool has offered club captain Virgil van Dijk a new contract keeping the Netherlands defender at the club past the age of 33, The Athletic reported Wednesday. Details of the contract offer weren't reported,