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

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

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Virgil van Dijk was asked to delve into his talismanic reserves by Liverpool boss Arne Slot at Nottingham Forest. He did not disappoint.

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.

While the focus has been on the contracts of Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool are also at risk of losing Virgil van Dijk. The Liverpool captain, like the club's star forward and vice-captain is free to talk to other clubs about his future and if an agreement isn't reached by June 1 then he too could become a free agent.

Virgil van Dijk was playing as Liverpool's only center-back at times against Nottingham Forest. But he is more than happy to do that if it gives the team the best chance.