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Virgil Van Dijk expects “big summer” for Liverpool

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said it will be a ‘big summer’ for the club, which is expected to make significant moves.

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Van Dijk says Liverpool will have a “big summer”

Arne Slot’s side is edging closer to the Premier League title, needing a maximum of six points to clinch it following Sunday’s victory over West Ham.

Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner in that match, extending Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table to 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal.

The skipper expressed confidence that the Liverpool hierarchy is prepared to dip into the transfer market this summer to further strengthen the squad.

“I think Liverpool should be able to challenge for titles in the upcoming years,” he said after the game.

“Whatever happens in terms of players going out, players coming in, I think it should be a big summer. I think they’re planning to make it a big summer, so we all have to trust the board, as a Liverpool connected fan, to do the right job.”

About Van Dijk’s future in Liverpool

As for Van Dijk’s future at Anfield, he said that he remains focused on his side’s remaining games.

“Let’s see how this week goes,” he said.

“I think first, all the focus should be going to the Hillsborough anniversary. I mentioned it already in interviews, I think that’s the main thing and then we’ll see. The focus will still be on Leicester [who Liverpool are playing next week], but maybe there’s some news. I don’t know. I know, but I don’t know.”

The Netherlands international’s contract runs out at the end of the season.

However, sources have told ESPN that he is expected to sign a two-year extension at Anfield.

His teammate Mohamed Salah recently committed to a similar two-year deal to remain with Liverpool.

“I joined the club in 2017 for many reasons. Reasons like how much it means to all the Scousers, to all the fans around the whole world to be connected to Liverpool. Being successful with Liverpool; the culture of the club, everything that embodies Liverpool that is just part of me.”

“That’s why I’m always proud when I wear that shirt, go out there and try to be the best version of myself in terms of the football player that I am. We are two wins, six points away from glory.”

“I know what it means to the club and I know what it will bring us if it happens. Most of the players don’t so when it happens, it will be beautiful but we still have a job to do.”