Rumours continue to swirl as their existing contracts run down. And a report in Spanish outlet Fichajes claims Van Dijk has 'made the decision not to renew his contract with Liverpool' and has 'chosen to embark on a new challenge' in the shape of a move to Bayern Munich.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said there was still no update on his contract earlier this week. Arne Slot was asked about it during his pre-Newcastle press conference.

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has reiterated his firm desire to keep Virgil van Dijk at the club amid growing uncertainty surrounding the centre-back's future. Van Dijk's existing contract expires in June.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has addressed the media ahead of facing Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final, speaking on Virgil van Dijk and Darwin Nunez, among others.

Arne Slot has made it perfectly clear what he wants. Now it's up to Liverpool to deliver. Liverpool haven't actually given Arne Slot much. The Dutchman arrived in the summer but inherited Jurgen Klopp's squad almost entirely.

Liverpool fans are hoping to see Virgil van Dijk lift silverware above his head on Sunday, though for many the even greater desire is that he signs a new contract.

Arne Slot will have the chance to claim his first piece of silverware as Liverpool boss when his side take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final, and lift some of the pressure he felt upon taking the

Liverpool new manager Arne Slot wants one star to stay, but player's future remains uncertain. The coming weeks could be decisive in determining whether he signs a new deal or moves on.

Virgil van Dijk admits he "does not know" if he will stay at Anfield beyond this season, as talks around a new deal continue to stall.