Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk, 33, is willing to sign a new contract with Liverpool despite rejecting an initial offer. (Football Insider) Meanwhile, Liverpool's negotiations over a new deal with Egypt forward Mohamed Salah,

Liverpool have made a contract offer to Virgil van Dijk as they attempt to end uncertainty over his future by tying the Netherlands defender to a new agreement. Van Dijk is among three crucial players — alongside Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold — whose existing terms are scheduled to expire in the summer.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported that Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold had all received contract offers from Liverpool FC, suggesting that the light may be at the end of this drawn-out contract saga.