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Virgil van Dijk Denies Liverpool Contract Rumours: 'There is Nothing Going On'

Liverpool talisman Virgil van Dijk has said he isn't in talks over a contract extension at Anfield, dismissing speculation he already has a new six-year agreement in place.

Van Dijk, 28, spoke to Sky Sports after Liverpool began their UEFA Champions League title defence with a 2-0 defeat at Napoli on Tuesday.

Reporter Bryan Swanson enquired about Van Dijk's situation and desire to pen a new deal, to which he replied: "There is nothing going on, so that's it."

He was pressed further about whether he wanted to discuss an extension, adding: "That's not on me.