Liverpool have three of their top players out of contract in the summer, so who would be a good fit to replace them if they leave?

Virgil van Dijk has laughed off suggestions Liverpool find themselves in the midst of a "crisis". The Reds enjoyed a dominant start to life under new manager Arne Slot but have endured a clear downturn in form in recent weeks.

New Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes will look at both conventional and outside-the-box options to replace Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has dismissed suggestions the Premier League leaders are in crisis following Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Liverpool's title bid has stuttered in recent weeks and Jamie Carragher believes the Reds need to address a key issue in the summer transfer window to avoid a crisis

Van Dijk Reflects on Forest StalemateLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expressed his disappointment as the Reds failed to secure a comeback victory at

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While Liverpool fans hope Virgil van Dijk remains beyond the summer, at 33, the club needs to start thinking about a long-term successor for the Dutchman. Murphy has suggested a current Premier League captain.

The media's focus on Salah and Trent is understandable, but the potential loss of Van Dijk would be just as monumental. While the 33-year-old has been focused purely on footballin