Liverpool may cut ties with Virgil van Dijk as contract expires

November formalism, 13, 2026 20:43 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Liverpool could be set to end their long‑term ties with centre‑back Virgil van Dijk when his contract expires.

The Dutch defender has been a key figure for the Reds over several seasons and remains a squad leader.

Nevertheless, his future at Anfield is uncertain; his contract runs out at the end of June and no new talks have been scheduled.

Van Dijk has said he is at ease with the situation and would not be troubled by a possible free‑transfer exit.

The club is reportedly looking ahead, indicating the veteran may not continue beyond next June.

Brighton & Hove Albion’s young centre‑back Luka Vuskovic is being watched as a potential replacement for the Reds’ captain.

Vuskovic joined Brighton from Tottenham Hotspur last summer and has been crucial to their impressive start this season.

Brighton is expected to demand a high fee for any sale, potentially in excess of £80 million were he to be transferred next summer.