Liverpool could not cope if Virgil van Dijk left this summer, says John Barnes - The defender’s current deal expires at the end of the season.

"I don't think we could cope with losing Van Dijk." Barnes also suggested that the club must be careful when offering Salah a new contract despite the Egypt's forward continued outstanding form.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is yet to a sign a new contract and speculation over the Dutchman's long-term future is beginning to grow louder as the months goes by

Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk have signed new contracts at Liverpool to end all speculation over their futures of the club.

Whether Virgil van Dijk stays at Liverpool or not beyond the end of this season, it would appear that the Reds are already planning for the day when their captain heads out of the Anfield exit for

Virgil van Dijk has admitted that he still has ‘no idea’ how long he has left at Liverpool, as the future of three of the club’s superstars still hangs in the balance. It has been a stunning season so far for the Reds, sitting top of the Premier League and the Champions League group, with Arne Slot impressing in his first season in charge.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has sent a message to his team-mates after the Reds secured a big 2-0 win at Bournemouth.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said that he and Liverpool are taking the title race step by step after recording another important result in the Premier League

Mohamed Salah, the team’s top scorer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk could all be leaving the club when their contracts expire in summer 2025. READ MORE: Liverpool s

Liverpool already know which defender they're going to replace Virgil van Dijk with, as negotiations continue between the club and player over a new contract. Van Dijk is out of contract at Anfield at the end of the 2024/25 season,