Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is in “serious contract talks” as speculation continues to swirl over the future of the Netherlands international defender.

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

According to a report, Liverpool remain confident that skipper Virgil van Dijk will extend his stay at Anfield. READ MORE: Bayern Munich Close To Agreeing New C

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.

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.

Virgil van Dijk yet again illustrated his massive importance to Liverpool in the opening exchanges against Brentford this afternoon. The Reds headed to west London in need of a victory after some recent stumbles in the Premier League,