Liverpool manager Arne Slot has rejected claims both Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have already extended their contracts with the club in secret. Social media began purring on Wednesday morning when rumours emerged claiming the duo had already committed their futures to Liverpool,

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has hailed Reds captain Virgil van Dijk, although the 33-year-old's future remains up in the air with just six months left on his contract

As for what lies ahead, Van Dijk reiterated that Liverpool cannot “worry about others,” saying: “It’s about just staying calm, work our socks off, try to show our quality, defend with everything that we have as a team, and focus on ourselves.

Virgil van Dijk is an amazing player for Liverpool but it seems that everyone doesn’t necessarily share that opinion, something Arne Slot has commented on. Speaking with BBC Sport, our head coach discussed thoughts on his captain: “Everybody here in England would tell you that Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in the world.

A big decision is looming for Arne Slot over the immediate future of Liverpool starlet Jayden Danns, but the Dutchman says he has no concerns about the youngster's mentality

Liverpool fans will have seen the social media stories circling that both Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk signing a new contract, something Arne Slot was asked to comment on.