Liverpool have made a contract offer to Virgil van Dijk as talks continue, according to reports.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein has revealed that the Premier League leaders have “made a contract offer” to the centre-back as they aim to end the “uncertainty” surrounding the defender’s future.
Van Dijk, 33, is one of three Liverpool players who are set to see their current deals expire in June 2025 – with Mohamed Salah’s and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s futures still uncertain.
The report suggests Liverpool’s opening bid “fell short” of the Dutchman’s expectations, and there has been “no breakthrough” on the value or length of the potential deal.
Dialogue” has reportedly taken place for some time, with conversation also “ongoing” between Alexander-Arnold and the club.Although it is unclear what the result of the reported talks will be amid interest from Real Madrid.
Ornstein also explained how Salah’s comments about not receiving a contract offer were still correct as of Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday, but this is anticipated to “change soon”.The former Celtic defender previously discussed his future on October 24.
Obviously discussions are ongoing, but I don’t know, we will see what happens in the future,” he said.”My full focus is on Liverpool, wanting to win games that are ahead of me and nothing else.
What the future will bring I have no idea at the moment. I can only tell you that discussions have been started up and we will see.”
