Virgil van Dijk’s last-gasp winner in last year’s Carabao Cup final was pure theatre, so it should be no surprise that he readied himself for Wembley this weekend by embracing another drama.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is fully prepared for his contract to run down to its expiry in the summer but insists there is no need to “panic” as he remains fully committed to the club.

A new theory emerged regarding what was said between Virgil van Dijk, PSG director Luis Campos, and chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi in the Anfield tunnel.

The Netherlands international insists Arne Slot’s side cannot afford to dwell on bowing out of Europe as they prepare to face Newcastle United in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley. With Liverpool 15 points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League, they could still lift two trophies this season.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said he has "no idea" about his future at the club beyond the end of the campaign.

Virgil van Dijk admits he would be prepared to re-sign for Liverpool as a free agent if a new deal cannot be agreed before the end of the season

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Virgil van Dijk still has every chance of agreeing a new contract with Liverpool despite some fears of PSG interest. The Dutch international raised brows after footage shared online revealed the defender engaging in a discussion with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi .

Liverpool’s exit from the Champions League was marked with the sight of Virgil van Dijk chatting casually to PSG’s president and sporting director at Anfield after the game.