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Report: Liverpool to hand Virgil van Dijk new contract

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Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is reportedly on the radar of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool competes with Seamus Coleman of Everton (l) during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on March 03, 2019 in Liverpool,...

According to The Mirror, Liverpool plan to hand Virgil van Dijk a new contract in order to fend off interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Spanish and European giants Barcelona and Madrid are reported to be interested in the former Southampton star.

It has been claimed that Liverpool are ready to offer the former Celtic central defender £200,000 per week as salary.

Good plan

Van Dijk has been superb for Liverpool and has been a key figure in the Reds’ team under manager Jurgen Klopp.

The Netherlands international is one of the best central defenders in the world, and it is indeed a great (reported) plan from Liverpool to hand him a better deal to persuade him to stay at Anfield.

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on March 03, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

One of the most important reasons why Liverpool reached the Champions League final last season and why they are challenging for the Premier League title this campaign is the form and calibre of Van Dijk at the back.

Liverpool fans will surely be delight if Van Dijk is handed a new contract by the club.

Image has been digitally enhanced.) Virgil Van Dijk poses at Melwood Training Ground on March 06, 2019 in Liverpool, England.