Football Champions League Champions League Van Dijk denies being in talks over new Liverpool deal Reports have claimed the Liverpool defender is set to sign a new six-year deal, but Virgil van Dijk has denied being in contract talks. Jamie Smith 18 September, 2019 20:34 IST Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk - Getty Images Jamie Smith 18 September, 2019 20:34 IST Virgil van Dijk says he is not in talks with Liverpool over a new contract.Reports have suggested the Netherlands defender is close to signing a six-year deal at Anfield.With Real Madrid and Barcelona said to be interested in the centre-back, fresh terms would see Van Dijk commit his long-term future to the European champion.Van Dijk, though, has denied talks over a new contract are ongoing."There is nothing going on, so that's it," the 28-year-old told Sky Sports News.Asked if he wanted a contract extension, Van Dijk added: "That's not on me. I saw some reports in the media that I was agreeing a new deal and stuff. But I'm not even discussing anything at the moment."The only thing I want to do right now is focus on the games and we'll see in the future what may happen." Difficult night last night and disappointing result but we must put it behind us and now it’s about how we react. It’s time to stand up, be positive and focus on putting in a big performance against Chelsea. Thanks to all of the travelling reds who came out to support us #LFC pic.twitter.com/g5maoufVjX— Virgil van Dijk (@VirgilvDijk) September 18, 2019 Liverpool is five points clear atop the Premier League but lost the first game of its Champions League defence, going down 2-0 away to Napoli on Tuesday."Difficult night last night and disappointing result but we must put it behind us and now it's about how we react," Van Dijk wrote on Twitter."It's time to stand up, be positive and focus on putting in a big performance against Chelsea. Thanks to all of the travelling Reds who came out to support us." Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos
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