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But with Virgil van Dijk transfer links emerging fresh off the back of a Champions League exit, the positive mood has taken a bit of a hit.

On the plus side, we are not in the dark about where Van Dijk stands currently amid contract negotiations with the Anfield hierarchy.

Against that backdrop, new transfer links to Saudi Arabia are obviously far from definitive, with the captain revealing directly that his future is not yet settled.

It remains difficult to contemplate a reality where all three are not at Liverpool next season, and yet each passing week makes that outcome more likely.

While Salah (Saudi Arabia) and Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid) have long had defined alternatives, it has not been clear up to now what might lie beyond Anfield for 33-year-old Van Dijk.

But perhaps the smart money was always on the Saudi Pro League sticking its oar in here as well, with a credible chance to lure another of the world's best in his position.

Just hours after Van Dijk admitted that his future was still in flux, talkSPORT broke the news that Saudi dealmakers have contacted the defender on behalf of Al-Hilal.

However, it's thought that Van Dijk is yet to engage in any way with Saudi representatives

Van Dijk and the rest will only have the task of wrapping up the league, which looks all but done, meaning contract talks will take center stage.

Liverpool is said to be confident about extending the captain's stay