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 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.

Rumours continue to swirl as their existing contracts run down. And a report in Spanish outlet Fichajes claims Van Dijk has 'made the decision not to renew his contract with Liverpool' and has 'chosen to embark on a new challenge' in the shape of a move to Bayern Munich.