It seems ridiculous to think of what life without Virgil van Dijk might look like. The Rolls-Royce of a defender is arguably back to his best-ever form in a Liverpool shirt having helped the Reds maintain the best defensive record in the Premier League.

Liverpool have made a contract offer to Virgil van Dijk as they attempt to end uncertainty over his future by tying the Netherlands defender to a new agreement. Van Dijk is among three crucial players — alongside Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold — whose existing terms are scheduled to expire in the summer.

Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk is out of contract at the end of the season and he has reportedly turned down an offer from the Reds