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“I’m told…” – Transfer insider says Liverpool stalwart has ‘every chance’ of getting new deal

One transfer insider has talked up the probability of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk signing a new contract at Anfield in the next few months. The 35-year-old’s current deal with the Reds expires at the end of this season, and…

By Our Writers · Empire Of The Kop

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 2:36 PM

Key Things to Know

Transfer insider Graeme Bailey reports Virgil van Dijk has every chance of signing a Liverpool contract extension.
Manager Andoni Iraola reportedly wants to keep the 35-year-old captain for at least another 12 months.
Van Dijk's leadership has reportedly aided the development of young defenders Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni.

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Transfer insider Graeme Bailey reports that Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has a strong chance of signing a contract extension. Van Dijk's current deal expires at the end of the season, but manager Andoni Iraola reportedly wants to retain the 35-year-old central defender. Bailey stated on The TEAMtalk podcast that Van Dijk could secure a contract extension of at least 12 months.

Bailey highlighted Van Dijk's positive influence on young defenders Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni as a key factor. The Empire of the Kop notes that Van Dijk's leadership provides valuable stability following the departures of experienced figures like Mo Salah and Andy Robertson.

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“I’m told…” – Transfer insider says Liverpool stalwart has ‘every chance’ of getting new deal

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