Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool’s captain, has revealed that there is still no contract offer on the table from the club. This news comes as Van Dijk enters the final season of his current deal with the Reds.

The Dutch defender’s future at Anfield is now in doubt, with his current contract set to expire next year. This situation is a worrying issue for Liverpool and their new sporting director, Richard Hughes, who has yet to make a first-team signing since joining the club in June.

When asked about the contract situation, Van Dijk chuckled and groaned, saying, “There is no change at the moment.” This response suggests that there has been no progress in negotiations between the player and the club.

Liverpool put in a convincing display on Sunday, beating Sevilla 4-1 at Anfield, with Luis Diaz scoring a brace and Diogo Jota and teenager Trey Nyoni also finding the net. However, the contract situation with Van Dijk and other key players, such as Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, is a pressing concern for the club.

Van Dijk stated that he wants to see how things develop under the new coaching regime before committing his future to the club. He praised the work of new boss Arne Slot, saying, “So far, so good. We have communication with each other and a lot of tactical meetings where we see what we can improve.”

The defender also spoke about the team’s focus on build-up play and creating patterns to outmaneuver their opponents. He expressed his confidence in the club’s ability to make the right signings to strengthen the squad and compete in every competition.

Van Dijk’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain, but he is ready for the new season and is looking forward to seeing what happens. The situation is a crucial one for the club, and fans will be eager to see how it develops in the coming weeks and months.