Virgil van Dijk confirms contract talks, Liverpool leads Premier League

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has confirmed that progress is being made in his contract negotiations as he approaches the end of his current deal. Following a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Fulham, where Liverpool's unbeaten Premier League run ended, Van Dijk expressed optimism about his future at the club, stating, "There is progress, yeah," while remaining noncommittal about his decision to stay. Alongside Van Dijk, teammates Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are also in similar contract situations, with reports suggesting Alexander-Arnold may leave for Real Madrid. Despite the loss, Liverpool maintains an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League, and Van Dijk is focused on the upcoming match against West Ham. He emphasized the importance of the fans' support and urged them to turn out in force for the next game. The club remains hopeful of securing new deals for both Van Dijk and Salah amidst the ongoing discussions.