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Virgil van Dijk was the hero for Liverpool this weekend as the defender scored a crucial winner against West Ham,

The Reds captain found the back of the net with a well-timed header for Liverpool as Van Dijk ensured that the Merseyside giants went 13 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, with only two wins from the last six games of the season needed to lift the title.

With Mohamed Salah signing his new Liverpool contract this week, the mood amongst supporters has increased significantly, with the Egyptian international committing his future to the Premier League leaders after nearly a year of speculation.

And Van Dijk has now shared an update on his future with Liverpool with the defender close to signing a new contract of his own.

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Speaking to Sky Sports after the full-time whistle, the Netherlands international suggested that his new deal with Liverpool could be signed next week, with the Reds finally getting a move on in securing the futures of their key players.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold set to join Real Madrid, committing the likes of Salah and Van Dijk to new contracts is massive for Liverpool, who Arne Slot can realistically build his new squad around heading into next season.

And official confirmation on Van Dijk’s new contract could be made soon, with the defender saying after the full-time whistle at Anfield this afternoon: “These things [the own goal] unfortunately happen and it was time to make it right.

I am very happy to captain my 100th game for Liverpool, it was an emotional day with Hillsborough and that was the main focus.

Everyone knows how much I love this club and let’s see what next week will look like.”

More to follow…


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