Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is yet to a sign a new contract and speculation over the Dutchman's long-term future is beginning to grow louder as the months goes by

Liverpool could not cope if Virgil van Dijk left this summer, says John Barnes - The defender’s current deal expires at the end of the season.

"I don't think we could cope with losing Van Dijk." Barnes also suggested that the club must be careful when offering Salah a new contract despite the Egypt's forward continued outstanding form.

Liverpool are preparing for all eventualities in identifying Virgil van Dijk's potential replacement, even if the Dutchman ends up staying at Anfield. With the futures of Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold also unclear, working quickly to bring in their replacements is essential and necessary before the summer transfer window is underway.