Real Madrid are not negotiating a deal for 33-year-old Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk, whose contract at Liverpool expires this summer. ( Marca - in Spanish)

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk applauds the crowd after the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield in Liverpool, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Sup

As captain Virgil van Dijk wrapped his arms around Alisson in the celebrations after the final whistle, Dominik Szoboszlai dropped to the turf and lay motionless on his chest. It was the abiding image from Liverpool’s first Premier League triumph at the Etihad Stadium for nearly a decade — a win which put them a giant step closer to securing a 20th top-flight title.

Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool are fully focused and not worried about other teams as they look to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to 10 points when they go to Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk with the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool, at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.

Virgil van Dijk has urged Liverpool fans to make Anfield a “horrible” place to go for rival teams as they look to secure the Premier League title. The Reds moved 11 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table after a 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday;

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has given a clear warning ahead of the Champions League clash. With PSG waiting, can the Reds rise to the occasion?

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is relishing the chance to test himself against a huge team in PSG as the two European giants meet in the Champions League last 16

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged his team-mates to prove their worth in their Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.

Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool are ready to "show the whole world" their Champions League credentials - starting away at Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk recognises the huge significance of Sunday’s win at Manchester City — but is not joining fans chanting about a title win yet. The Premier League leaders took a huge stride towards claiming the crown as they capitalised ...