Simran Joshi
Virgil van Dijk is on the verge of extending his stay at Liverpool, with the club reportedly close to finalizing a new contract for their star defender. As the Dutchman’s current deal nears its expiration at the end of the season, Liverpool are keen to secure his future following productive discussions. With the Reds enjoying a strong campaign under new manager Arne Slot, sitting atop the Premier League table, Van Dijk’s renewal is seen as a priority before addressing new deals for Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Virgil van Dijk Set to Extend Stay at Liverpool
Liverpool defensive ace Virgil van Dijk is said to be on the cusp of extending his contract with the Reds. The club is optimistic regarding his future, as their negotiations with him reached the final stages after a series of productive conversations. According to *GiveMeSport*, it’s about to conclude the deal for Van Dijk, and that will soon lead them to negotiate contracts with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Van Dijk, currently on £220,000 a week, has been nothing but priceless for Liverpool this term, playing all 15 matches across competitions and enjoying nine clean sheets. The 33-year-old Dutchman has also become a key figure in Liverpool’s success, having won eight trophies and having netted 25 and assisted 13 in 285 Reds games.
Tim Sherwood Acknowledges Arne Slot Success at Liverpool
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood has praised Liverpool boss Arne Slot, terming his transition into the managerial role seamless, bringing the Reds closer to becoming serious contenders for the Premier League title. Speaking to *Liverpool Echo*, Sherwood said, “Arne Slot has done a magnificent job and the transition looks seamless. it looks like he’s kept all of the boys happy and ready to go and lift silverware again.”
What Sherwood did point out about Slot was that he rejuvenated the team, citing some of the younger players like Curtis Jones who have started to produce again. “The manager is very astute. He’s working well with the group and he’s getting the best out of every single player,” Sherwood said. Under Slot, Liverpool has grabbed 15 wins out of 17 games in all competitions, already reiterating its status as one of the powerhouses in English football.
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