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The Liverpool captain will soon lift the Premier League trophy for the second time in his eight seasons at the club and the margin of triumph this time around could be as empathic as the 18-point victory of 2019-20.

But ahead of the official announcement of his new two-year contract, Van Dijk is demanding the club compete for top talent in the next transfer window in order to maintain their current Premier League supremacy.

I think Liverpool should be able to challenge for titles in the upcoming years.”

And with no major international tournament for men this summer, Van Dijk is convinced a full pre-season with Arne Slot will be hugely beneficial to a team that is likely to win this Premier League in a canter.

Liverpool have been relentless but there have been some claims that the standard below Arne Slot’s side has not been great this season.

Van Dijk does not agree, insisting: “We shouldn't forget the quality that the Premier League possesses, especially this season in my opinion.

Virgil van Dijk is about to follow Mohamed Salah in signing a new two-year deal with Liverpool.

And when it is confirmed, the Premier League triumph will be the perfect way for Van Dijk to mark the imminent new contract.

He says: “We are two wins, six points away from glory

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