With their deals set to expire at the end of the season, the two stars are close to extending their time at Anfield

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says “progress” has been made in protracted negotiations over a new contract. The Netherlands defender’s current deal expires this summer and he has yet to sign an extension. However, Van Dijk provided a positive update about his future when he spoke to reporters following Sunday’s 3-2 defeat at Fulham.

Virgil van Dijk is one of three players out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the season with the center-back yet to pen fresh terms at Anfield to extend his stay