Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is in “serious contract talks” as speculation continues to swirl over the future of the Netherlands international defender.

No player has won more matches than van Dijk after reaching 300 appearances in all competitions in the club's history.

Liverpool are said to be closing in on a transfer for one of football's most promising wonderkids - and Jordan Henderson is a huge fan.

Mohamed Salah is being linked with a move to Al-Hilal to replace Neymar, but Virgil van Dijk is also of interest with the Saudi club attempting to raid Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk has admitted that he still has ‘no idea’ how long he has left at Liverpool, as the future of three of the club’s superstars still hangs in the balance. It has been a stunning season so far for the Reds,

Liverpool currently sit top of the Premier League after 22 games played, six points clear of second place Arsenal, with a game in hand. Arne Slot's men are clearly in the driving seat now past the halfway point in the season.

While Liverpool fans hope Virgil van Dijk remains beyond the summer, at 33, the club needs to start thinking about a long-term successor for the Dutchman. Murphy has suggested a current Premier League captain.