Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is reportedly 'in talks' with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal over a blockbuster free transfer this summer.

"If nobody is ready for a bumpy ride then this season will definitely be one."

Darwin Nunez came off the bench to fire Liverpool to victory away at Brentford and captain Virgil van Dijk was asked about the Uruguay international after the win

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez was the Reds' match-winner as he emerged as a second-half substitute against Brentford and scored a couple of dramatic injury-time goals

The Belgian made a string of fine stops in the second half to keep the Reds at bay and earn his side a point. Van Dijk added: "We should have won, could have won but the reality is we take a point at a difficult ground, a difficult evening, in terms of the toughness of the game.

A story told by former Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg sums up the class of compatriot Virgil van Dijk and shows why the Dutchman went on to become the Reds' captain

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has dismissed suggestions the Premier League leaders are in crisis following Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Virgil van Dijk remains in contract negotiations with Liverpool, who will need to turn their attention to a replacement in the summer transfer window should they fail to reach an agreement

Liverpool have been told to sign Sven Botman as a replacement for Virgil van Dijk, with the Reds skipper yet to agree a new contract at Anfield.

Mohamed Salah is being linked with a move to Al-Hilal to replace Neymar, but Virgil van Dijk is also of interest with the Saudi club attempting to raid Liverpool