The Reds are six points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a game in hand thanks to Darwin Nunez's crucial double away to Brentford

Virgil van Dijk was left impressed by Harvey Elliott's impact off the substitutes bench after the 21-year-old played a part in both of Liverpool's goals in the 2-0 win over Brentford

Liverpool are still in talks with the Dutch defender over a contract extension but bombshell reports have claimed that a club are in active talks to sign him in the summer

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has dismissed suggestions the Premier League leaders are in crisis following Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.

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

The Belgian made a string of fine stops in the second half to keep the Reds at bay and earn his side a point. Van Dijk added: "We should have won, could have won but the reality is we take a point at a difficult ground, a difficult evening, in terms of the toughness of the game.

Virgil van Dijk sets new challenge for Darwin Nunez after his two late goals helped Liverpool beat Brentford 2-0 on Saturday

A story told by former Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg sums up the class of compatriot Virgil van Dijk and shows why the Dutchman went on to become the Reds' captain