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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has sparked excitement among fans by hinting at positive developments in his contract negotiations, suggesting he may extend his stay at Anfield.

The Dutch centre-back, approaching his 34th birthday in July, is reportedly seeking a two-year extension, with Liverpool eager to secure both their skipper and leading scorer Mo Salah on fresh terms.

Listen, these are internal discussions and we'll see.

"I love the club, I love the fans and they were there for us again and we wanted to reward them at Fulham.

This anticipated exit would deal a significant blow to Liverpool, who are bracing for a pivotal summer in the transfer market.

Their targets reportedly include Newcastle's striker Alexander Isak and Bournemouth's left-back Milos Kerkez, as they look to bolster their squad for future challenges.

Liverpool are eager for their top scorer, Salah - who has netted 32 goals this season - to remain at the club, despite protracted contract talks with the Egyptian star.

Salah, who turns 33 in June, is seeking a longer deal and currently earns around £350,000 per week.

His age and pace as a forward could be significant factors in these discussions.

However, there is hope that agreements can be reached for both van Dijk and Salah, which would bolster the squad ahead of next season.

Slot has had an impressive first season, with the team just four victories away from the title.
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