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.

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 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.