While Liverpool fans hope Virgil van Dijk remains beyond the summer, at 33, the club needs to start thinking about a long-term successor for the Dutchman. Murphy has suggested a current Premier League captain.

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?

Van Dijk Reflects on Forest StalemateLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expressed his disappointment as the Reds failed to secure a comeback victory at

Liverpool's title bid has stuttered in recent weeks and Jamie Carragher believes the Reds need to address a key issue in the summer transfer window to avoid a crisis

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

Virgil van Dijk has played down suggestions that Premier League leaders Liverpool are having a wobble after they drew 1-1 against Nottingham Forest to stay six points clear at the summit. "It only confirms the Premier League is a very tough league where you play against opponents who are very good.

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk shuts down 'crisis' suggestions: 'We can't be perfect all the time' - The Reds have won just three of their last seven games across all competitions

Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool's recent run of three wins in seven games in all competitions proves the strength of English football rather than the Reds are struggling. A 1-1 draw at second-placed Nottingham Forest on Tuesday came after a home draw with Manchester United in the Premier League,