Liverpool have finally received some positive news on the contract front, with Virgil van Dijk electing to sign a new deal with the Premier League leaders.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is reportedly in talks to leave Anfield in the summer. On Saturday afternoon, Van Dijk captained the Reds to a vital 2-0 win over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, thanks to two late goals from under-fire striker Darwin Nunez.

Virgil van Dijk was left impressed by Harvey Elliott's impact off the substitutes bench after the 21-year-old played a part in both of Liverpool's goals in the 2-0 win over Brentford

The Reds collected all three points thanks to a dramatic Darwin Nunez double in stoppage time but the attention quickly shifted back to Liverpool's transfer policy and Van Dijk unwittingly fanned the flames.

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

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

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 captain Virgil van Dijk says second half substitute Darwin Nunez deserved his two late goals against Brentford after a difficult season so far.Two goals in second half stoppage time for

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.