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.

Virgil van Dijk is reportedly ready to turn down Liverpool's offer of a new contract. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann has backed Newcastle United centre-back Sven Botman to take Virgil van Dijk's starting spot at Liverpool next season if the Dutch international's contract is not extended.