Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is getting closer to signing a new contract with the runaway Premier League leader. Van Dijk says in comments reported Monday.

According to Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett, Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has been lucky to avoid notable punishment in recent times.

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.