Van Dijk confirms contract talks & Jota unlikely for Leipzig – Latest Liverpool FC News – Liverpool FC

Virgil van Dijk has offered us somewhat of an update on his Liverpool contract talks, while we also got some bad news on Diogo Jota regarding his availability for the match against RB Leipzig.

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Van Dijk was typically impressive in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Chelsea, but there has been constant fretting over his failure to sign a contract extension.

Now, Liverpool’s captain has confirmed that talks are “ongoing” over a new deal at Anfield.

“I can say obviously discussions are ongoing, but I don’t know, we will see what happens in the future,” Van Dijk said.

“My full focus is on Liverpool, wanting to win games that are ahead of me and nothing else.

“What the future will bring I have no idea at the moment. I can only tell you that discussions have been started up and we will see.”

Meanwhile, the Telegraph‘s Chris Bascombe reports that both parties are keen on renewing, further suggesting that an agreement will eventually be reached.

Take note, Trent and Mo.

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Elsewhere in the football world today

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Liverpool FC: On this day

On this day in the year 2000, Liverpool secured their 100th win the Premier League era.

It came courtesy of a 1-0 victory at home to Leicester, with Emile Heskey scoring the only goal of the game against his former club.

The match may not have been a classic but it secured three points for Gerard Houllier’s side in a memorable 2000/01 season that saw them seal Champions League football for the first time.

There was also the small matter of that cup treble, too!