One Liverpool legend believes Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth boast the defenders needed to succeed Virgil van Dijk long-term at Anfield, regardless of his short-term future

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is getting closer to signing a new contract with the runaway Premier League leader. Van Dijk says in comments reported Monday.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says “progress” has been made in protracted negotiations over a new contract. The Netherlands defender’s current deal expires this summer and he has yet to sign an extension. However, Van Dijk provided a positive update about his future when he spoke to reporters following Sunday’s 3-2 defeat at Fulham.