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 has said "progress" has been made in talks over a much-discussed new deal to keep him at Anfield. Van Dijk, asked after Sunday's 3-2 Premier League defeat at Fulham if there had been any progress in the discussions,

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.