Three of the most important players in Liverpool's Premier League and Champions League victories several years ago may not be at Anfield next season.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has taken to social media to send a message to the fans after their 2-1 win over Lille.

Virgil van Dijk tied Liverpool's club record for most wins in a player's first 50 Champions League games as the Reds saw off Lille on Tuesday. Van Dijk played 90 minutes in the comfortable 2-1 win, which maintained Liverpool's 100% run of form in the Champions League this season.

Bill Shankly once said of Ron Yeats that he was so good, Liverpool could play Arthur Askey in goal. If Shankly had seen Virgil van Dijk in his prime, he might have added he could have picked Laurel and Hardy at full-back.

Liverpool have three of their top players out of contract in the summer, so who would be a good fit to replace them if they leave?

All three could leave for free at the end of the season and speculation has increased about their respective futures. But Arne Slot appears calm - he's even making jokes about it.

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Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is in “serious contract talks” as speculation continues to swirl over the future of the Netherlands international defender.

Liverpool star is set to STAY after months of rumours Club captain Virgil van Dijk, vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold and talisman Mohamed Salah all have less than six months remaining on their contracts at Anfield and it is a real possibility that all three leave Liverpool for free in the summer.