The captain scored a late winner against West Ham but the expected announcement of his new contract could have even greater significance

The Liverpool captain could follow Mohamed Salah and commit his future to the club despite his contract set to expire this summer

Virgil van Dijk scored the goal that moved Liverpool a step closer to the Premier League title and reaffirmed his love for the club as he enters the final weeks of his contract. The Netherlands international’s late header sealed a 2-1 win against West Ham on Sunday that put Liverpool within six points of a record-equaling 20th English league title.