‘According to what I’ve heard’: Fabrizio Romano’s morning update brings positive news for Liverpool supporters

Fabrizio Romano’s morning update brings positive news for Liverpool supporters.

Romano reports that Virgil van Dijk is not currently in negotiations with any other club about leaving Liverpool next year. The 33-year-old defender is “fully focused” on Liverpool and working with Arne Slot, who has taken over from Jurgen Klopp after his nine-year tenure ended this summer.

“Nothing will be decided now, nothing is over and nothing has already been extended. So let’s give them time to discuss all these important topics,” Romano told The Daily Briefing.

“From what I am told, Van Dijk is not negotiating with any other club as he is fully focused on Liverpool, concentrating on achieving something special with the Reds’ new coach and management team. In the coming weeks and months, his representatives will discuss his future with Liverpool.”

If a Liverpool player does not renew their contract, the responsibility lies with the club

Van Dijk, along with Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, is expected to enter discussions with the club regarding their contracts, which expire in 2025.

Van Dijk joined Liverpool from Southampton in a £75 million transfer in January 2018.

While the responsibility for renewing contracts for these key players may largely fall on the recruitment team, it is essential to acknowledge that any decision made will be based on valid reasoning.

Liverpool fans might understandably be concerned about the possibility of losing any of these players on a free transfer next year. Nevertheless, both Van Dijk and Mo Salah have clearly expressed a desire to discuss extending their time at Anfield.

The situation with Alexander-Arnold remains somewhat uncertain, particularly given potential interest from Real Madrid. However, previous statements suggest he is open to negotiations.

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Liverpool had a low-key summer transfer window, but it hasn’t impacted their on-field performance.

Under new manager Arne Slot, the Reds have had a flawless start to the season, winning all three games and not conceding a goal.

Although it seemed Liverpool might struggle after the departure of former manager Jurgen Klopp, that has not been the case.

They have brought in goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who will spend the season on loan at Valencia, and winger Federico Chiesa, who has yet to play for the club.

Their main target this summer was Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who turned down a move to Anfield at the last moment despite initially agreeing to join.

However, GiveMeSport reports that Liverpool remains interested in Zubimendi and plans to pursue him again next year.

Slot is in need of a new number 6, and Zubimendi is the player he aims to target for that role.

Even though midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has been performing well and dominating the midfield, Slot is said to be a fan of Zubimendi and wants to bring him to Liverpool next year.

While Liverpool signed two players, their transfer activity was ultimately seen as disappointing, particularly with their failure to secure their primary target.

Zubimendi’s choice to reject Liverpool was unexpected, given the opportunity the Reds offered.

Liverpool will make another attempt to sign the Spanish midfielder

The Euro 2024 winner chose to remain at his boyhood club, and only time will tell if it was the right choice.

Currently, Real Sociedad sits 12th in La Liga with just one win from four matches, whereas Liverpool is second in the Premier League, just behind Manchester City.

Zubimendi would likely have a better chance of winning silverware at Anfield than at Anoeta Stadium.

Liverpool will make another attempt to sign Zubimendi next year, with hopes of finally securing his services.