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.

Liverpool are back in Premier League action on Wednesday nightLiverpool play host to rivals Everton as they look to return to winning ways. They were beaten 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final by Newcastle United at Wembley last time out.

Captain Virgil van Dijk says there has been "progress" in negotiations with Liverpool over a new contract. The 33-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and the centre-back said in March he had "no idea" if he would remain at Anfield.