Virgil van Dijk has reportedly rejected a contract offer from Liverpool over an extension, as talks might continue to find a solution.
According toCaught Offside, Liverpool’s offer of a new contract was reporteldy rejected by Virgil van Dijk as talks continue in the background to find a solution. The club had ramped up discussions over a new deal for the central defensive mainstay, as they are not keen on losing him next summer.
Liverpool are dealing with the contractual situations of Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold in the background, but they are also keen to resolve the situation with Virgil van Dijk. The trio are into the final year of their respective deals, with the club working to get new deals in place.
Liverpool reportedly submitted a new offer to Van Dijk and are keen to find out how the defender responds. There’s a wider expectation thatthe Dutchman wants to stay at the club as, so far, there’s no indication he’s leaning towards the exit door despite the widespread interest from many clubs to sign him.
There’s an expectation that Van Dijk will commit his future to the club, although the 33-year-old has reportedly rejected a contract offer from Liverpool. It could be part of how negotiations unfold as talks continue in the background to find a viable solution.
Things might depend on the length of the contract as well as the financial package on offer, as Van Dijk will expect an offer that is in line with some of the highest-paid players at the club, including Salah. The 33-year-old has been rock solid for Liverpool this season and one of the main reasons for their current place in the Premier League title race.
Virgil van Dijk has high-profile clubs chasing him
There are a host of European giants in the mix to sign Van Dijk on a free transfer next summer, which could play in the defender’s favour when discussing a new deal with Liverpool.There’s also interest from Saudi clubs, who could offer him a lucrative contract to leave the Merseysiders.
For now, there’s no indication whatsoever from Van Dijk that he’s leaning towards the exit door. The pressure could ramp up on Liverpool as the January window approaches, with clubs outside of England free to open direct talks with the defender over a Bosman move in the summer.