Virgil van Dijk makes official Liverpool transfer admission
Virgil van Dijk has admitted there is “nothing to report at the moment” amid rumours that he could sign a contract extension at Liverpool.
The Netherlands defender is currently set to become a free agent when his deal at Anfield expires at the end of the 2026-27 campaign, although it’s understood that Andoni Iraola’s side are keen to tie him down to fresh terms in order to avoid a Bosman exit.
Van Dijk has played every available minute in the Premier League so far this season and he remains one of the Reds’ most important players, despite the fact he is now 35 years old.
When asked about his contract situation at Liverpool following their win over Crystal Palace on Sunday, the Dutchman admitted: “I feel good but it’s not about me at the moment. Let’s see. I’m not in any panic whatsoever. I want to keep playing and continue what I’m doing.
“Let’s see what the season brings. I’ve had an amazing time already so far. If that will be extended, that’s the case.
If not, then I will go somewhere else. There’s nothing to report at the moment but that doesn’t mean that there’s any stress or anything.
“Mentally I’m in a good place. Physically I’ve been struggling with a little niggle the last couple of weeks but I do everything in my power to be out there.
“Today was a big game for us and I’m glad we got the three points. It’s been a progress. A work in progress. That’s how I feel about it.”
Who will Liverpool sign as Virgil van Dijk’s eventual replacement?
While advanced contract talks have not yet been initiated with Van Dijk’s representatives, it appears highly likely that he will agree to an extended deal at Anfield, even if only for the 2027-28 campaign.
Despite this, however, Liverpool remain attentive to the centre-back market and they are expected to make this area of the pitch a transfer priority next year as they prepare for Van Dijk’s eventual exit.
Tarik Muramehovic (Leeds United), Murillo (Nottingham Forest) and Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund) have all been heavily linked with an Anfield switch in recent weeks, while the club may also decide to trigger the €65 million buy-back clause included in Jarell Quansah’s contract at Bayer Leverkusen.
The England defender is also reportedly being tracked by the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid, but Liverpool are eager to re-sign him in 2027 and it’s reported that a deal may be finalised even if Van Dijk remains at the club.
