Liverpool could well have their eyes on a few of Xabi Alonso's stars later as the Reds face Bayer Leverkusen in their latest Champions League outing at Anfield.

Liverpool are facing a contract crisis on three fronts next summer with Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk all seeing their terms expire in 2025. The trio are free to discuss

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is one of three key players at the club whose contract is set to run out at the end of this season. However, the Dutch international has been the most outspoken about reaching a new deal at the club,

Liverpool is back at the top of the Premier League and with 10 games gone, looks to be in a title challenge. Virgil van Dijk is refusing to get drawn into any premature predictions though.

Virgil van Dijk was left particularly impressed by one of his Liverpool teammates for their role in the Reds' comeback victory over Brighton, which sent them back to the top of the Premier League.

Liverpool have enjoyed a brilliant boost in some of their biggest contract talks. Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold could yet stay. Reports out of Egypt claim Liverpool are engaged in contract talks right now.

Virgil van Dijk reacts to Liverpool's 2-1 win over Brighton in the Premier League which sends the Reds two points clear at the top of the table

Virgil van Dijk insists he is not placing much weight on Liverpool’s status as Premier League leaders amid the club’s seven point gap to Arsenal. Arne Slot saw his side go top of the table with a 2-1 comeback win over Brighton & Hove Albion,