The Virgil van Dijk contract situation has been a lot less soap opera-ish compared to what Liverpool are facing with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah.
Van Dijk has openly talked about the negotiations between his representatives and the club but without giving away whether he will be staying or going.
The Liverpool captain recently indicated that a decision on his future will be taken closer to the end of the season, but it seems real progress has been made in the talks between the two clubs.
As things stand, Liverpool are a lot closer to sorting out the defender’s future than the situations surrounding Alexander-Arnold and Salah.
Negotiations have been smoother and Liverpool are growing increasingly confident that the club captain will soon agree to sign a new contract with the Reds.
The Virgil van Dijk contract situation is moving towards a positive conclusion
Van Dijk’s importance to the team can be underlined by the fact that Liverpool’s impressive defensive record this season has coincided with him returning to his imperious best.
Arne Slot admitted that he is the real leader at the club and is still the most influential voice inside the dressing room.
Liverpool have been keen to make sure that they do not lose his experience and according to club insider Max LFC, the two sides are close to reaching an agreement.
It has been claimed that a deal is 5 percent away and there is broad agreement over the specifics of the contract.
Liverpool were initially keen to offer him a two-year deal but it is likely to be two years with the option of another year.
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There is also broad agreement over the wages and the two sides are fine-tuning the details of the proposed agreement.
Liverpool fans are likely to breathe a huge sigh of relief once everything is sorted out as Van Dijk’s impact on the club cannot be understated.
He joined Liverpool in 2018 and has been the pillar of the side that won the Premier League and the Champions League in the next few years.
They hope Liverpool will make some headway in talks with Salah and Alexander-Arnold over their proposed new deals.
