Van Dijk says ‘no deadline’ on deciding Liverpool future

Virgil van Dijk says there is “no deadline” regarding his contract situation as the clock ticks down to the end of his Liverpool deal. The Netherlands international’s current contract expires at the end of the season and from January 1 he will be able to negotiate with overseas clubs. However, it is understood the 33-year-old’s […]

Virgil van Dijk says there is “no deadline” regarding his contract situation as the clock ticks down to the end of his Liverpool deal.

The Netherlands international’s current contract expires at the end of the season and from January 1 he will be able to negotiate with overseas clubs.

However, it is understood the 33-year-old’s preference is to stay at Anfield.

“There is no deadline at all. We will see what the future brings. Is there an update? No,” he told reporters.

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Van Dijk is one of three key players whose deals are entering their final six months, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah the others.